Public‐private community partnerships: an isodynamic model in water management

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore how, as a multiple‐stakeholder partnership, public‐private community partnerships emerge as a holistic solution to address issues of water management.

Design/methodology/approach

A pilot study was conducted to gain insight into the dimensions pertinent to implementing a public‐private community partnership water project in Rajasthan, India.

Findings

Public‐private community partnerships are effective in ensuring the availability and management of water at the grassroots level. The approach introduces isodynamics, incorporating sustainability, technology, innovation and accountability.

Research limitations/implications

Limited literature is available concerning water resource management incorporating a public‐private community partnership, making future research a must for further insights into this method of solving water issues.

Practical implications

The model proposed provides a framework that takes a broad view of public‐private community partnerships for wider replication in accord with local conditions to ensure water security for various stakeholders.

Originality/value

The model proposed is based on research that should be explored further to address the issue of water management holistically.

Citation

Sharma, S. and Nayak, S. (2013), "Public‐private community partnerships: an isodynamic model in water management", International Journal of Public Sector Management, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 135-145. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513551311318004