Environmental Studies and Forestry

Emergent governance responses to shocks to critical provisioning systems

H. Eakin, R. Hamann, et al.

Discover how Cape Town's city managers, businesses, and residents navigated the dual challenges of a drought-induced water crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. This insightful research by Hallie Eakin, Ralph Hamann, Gina Ziervogel, and Clifford Shearing delves into the complexities of governance and the distribution of risks and rewards in critical provisioning systems.

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Abstract

This paper examines how city managers, businesses, and residents of Cape Town responded to a drought-induced water crisis and the subsequent COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis reveals that effective responses to shocks in critical provisioning systems necessitate careful consideration of the roles and responsibilities of public and private sector actors, along with the distribution of risks and rewards. The study finds that while polycentric governance is often advocated for its flexibility, it's not always practical or desirable for all stakeholders.

Publisher

npj Urban Sustainability

Published On

Jul 12, 2023

Authors

Hallie Eakin, Ralph Hamann, Gina Ziervogel, Clifford Shearing

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