Comments on "Computer Support for Implementation of a Systemic Approach to Water Conflict Resolution" by V. Rajasekaram, S. Simonovic, and K. Nandalal

Authors

Stacy K. Tanaka
David E. Rosenberg, Utah State UniversityFollow
Paul Haans
Belen Marti Cardona
Julien Harou
Fauwaz U. Hanbali

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Water International

Volume

29

Issue

3

Publisher

Routledge

Publication Date

2004

First Page

402

Last Page

404

Abstract

We see an increasing need for support to resolve multi-party water resources conflicts, and Rajasekaram, Simonovic, and Nandalal introduce the systemic approach as a "powerful tool for deep inquiry and development of stakeholder dialogue" (p. 457). Their prototype Conflict Resolution Support System (CRSS) links multi-criteria decision making (MCDM), using compromise programming, with modules for image and map viewing, statistical analysis, river flow estimates, and reservoir routing. System development is motivated by a need to promote internal efforts to resolve conflicts while minimizing use of external assistance and dependence on external intervention.

Comments

Originally published by Routledge (Taylor & Francis). Publisher's PDF available through remote link.

Recommended Citation

Stacy K. Tanaka, David E. Rosenberg, Paul Haans, Belen Marti Cardona, Julien Harou, and Fauwaz U. Hanbali (2004) “Comments on ‘Computer Support for Implementation of a Systemic Approach to Water Conflict Resolution’ by V. Rajasekaram, S. Simonovic, and K. Nandalal.” Water International 29 (3), pp. 402-404.