A conference in celebration of Howard Raiffa
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The consistent growth of urban areas demands reflection on critical management issues such as water. The scientific literature suggests that large water problems occur as a result of lack of governance rather than physical scarcity (Pahl-Wostl, et al., 2012). It should also be recognized that government policies for water management and governance, particularly in developing countries, have little or no focus on environmental or social impacts (Allen, et al., 2006). In the study of urban areas as a system, it is fundamental to understand the dynamics of the land-use change, population growth and environmental services, because they are the most relevant sources of pressure for water resources. The aim of this research is to identify potential improvements for the governance and management of water at the peri-urban area of
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