Using stakeholders network analysis to enhance groundwater and landscape governance: A case from arid areas in Tunisia

• HAFSIA LEGHRISSI ^[2] ; ALI CHEBIL ^[1]
  1. [1] National Research Institute of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests

     National Research Institute of Rural Engineering, Water and Forests

     Túnez

     
  2. [2] National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia (INAT),Tunisia
• Localización: New medit: Mediterranean journal of economics, agriculture and environment = Revue méditerranéenne d'economie, agriculture et environment, ISSN 1594-5685, Vol. 24, Nº. 5, 2025, págs. 3-20
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.30682/nm2505a
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  • This paper examines groundwater and landscape governance in irrigated areas of central Tunisia, (North Africa). A stakeholders’ network analysis was employed to characterize the landscape and assess governance dynamics. The results highlight the necessity of developing inclusive and effective groundwater management policies in Tunisia, which may also be applicable to other North African and Middle Eastern countries facing similar water-related challenges. Key points include addressing the irregular distribution of network influence in groundwater governance, fostering more inclusive and collaborative governance approaches, intentionally engaging less connected actors, and leveraging the centrality of network hubs.

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