Unveiling Political Dynamics of Water Scarcity: - A Qualitative Policy Analysis in the Panama Canal Area
2024 (Engelska)Självständigt arbete på avancerad nivå (masterexamen), 20 poäng / 30 hp
Studentuppsats (Examensarbete)
Abstract [en]
The Panama Canal serves as a critical artery for global trade, linking the Atlantic and PacificOceans. However, the looming threat of water scarcity in the Panama Canal area posessignificant challenges to its operational efficiency and underscores the urgent need foreffective management strategies. Current research on water scarcity in the Panama Canal areahas primarily focused on technical and engineering solutions, overlooking the nuancedpolitical and institutional dimensions of the problem. This research gap highlights the need fora comprehensive understanding of the political dynamics surrounding water management inthe region.This study aims to address this gap by employing a content analysis approach to examinepolitical documents and public expressions related to the water scarcity problem in thePanama Canal area. By analyzing representations, discourses, and proposed strategies foundin political documents, this research seeks to uncover the diverse perspectives and interests ofkey stakeholders involved in water management. The study anticipates generating insightsinto how water scarcity is framed, understood, and addressed at a political level in the PanamaCanal area. Possible results include identifying dominant narratives, key actors, and proposedpolicy measures aimed at mitigating water scarcity. Ultimately, this research endeavors tocontribute to a more holistic understanding of the political and institutional dimensions of thewater scarcity problem in the Panama Canal area, with implications for policy and practice inwater management.
Ort, förlag, år, upplaga, sidor
2024.
Nyckelord [en]
Adaptive Governance, Political Ecology, Multilevel Governance, Panama Canal, Foreign Policy, Water Management, Water Resource, Watershed
Nationell ämneskategori
Statsvetenskap
Identifikatorer
URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-205100ISRN: LIU-IEI-FIL-A--24/04551--SEOAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-205100DiVA, id: diva2:1873923
Ämne / kurs
Master's Programme in International and European Relations
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Examinatorer
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