Agricultural Water Governance and Policies in Bulgaria

Bachev, Hrabrin

Abstract

Agricultural Water Governance and Policies in Bulgaria

Hrabrin Bachev

Institute of Agricultural Economics

March 16, 2011

The IUP Journal of Governance and Public Policy, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 51-61, 2011

Abstract:
This paper analyses the evolution and efficiency of agricultural water governance and policies in Bulgaria during the post-communist transition and EU integration. The paper presents the process of transformation of agricultural water governance embracing all mechanisms and modes and assesses the impact of newly evolved system of governance on efficiency and sustainability. Finally, it concludes suggesting a few recommendations for the improvement of public policies and strategies for effective and sustainable agricultural water management.

Keywords: Agricultural Water Governance, Market, Private and Public Modes, Bulgarian Agriculture

Accepted Paper Series

Date posted: February 17, 2012

Suggested Citation

Bachev, Hrabrin, Agricultural Water Governance and Policies in Bulgaria (March 16, 2011). The IUP Journal of Governance and Public Policy, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 51-61, 2011. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2006373

Contact Information

Hrabrin Bachev (Contact Author)

Institute of Agricultural Economics ( email )

125 Tzarigradsko shosee Blvd. Blok 1
Sofia, 1113
Bulgaria

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