THE INTRODUCTION OF THE WATER FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE IN HUNGARY: PILOT PROJECT IN THE UPPER TISZA REGION

• Authors: Vari A. , Ereifej Laurice , Ferencz Z.
• Languages of publication: HU

Abstracts

EN

As a new member of the European Union, Hungary is obliged to adopt the Water Framework Directive and develop river basin management plans at national, regional and sub-regional levels. To prepare the planning process, a pilot project was conducted, with a focus on the Upper Tisza region, in which the involvement of a multidisciplinary expert group was combined with the participation of local stakeholders. Tools of public participation included public opinion surveys, information campaigns, public forums and a web-site, among others. The paper presents the process of public involvement, with particular attention to the role and reactions of the local communities affected by the project. Key factors of success and failure are analysed and lessons are distilled, by paying a special attention to the dialogue between experts and stakeholders, the handling of policy uncertainties, and the prospect for building trust in institutions.

Keywords

EN

EU WATER FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE; PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT; RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT; SCIENCE AND SOCIETY; UPPER TISZA REGION

Discipline

• SOCIOLOGY: SOCIOLOGY

• Publisher: Department of Economics and Law, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
• Journal: Tarsadalomkutatas (Social Science Research)
• Year: 2008
• Volume: 25
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 185-207
• Document type: ARTICLE

Contributors

author

Vari A.

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Ereifej Laurice

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Ferencz Z.

• A. Vari, Institute of Sociology, HAS (for postal address contact the journal editor)

Identifiers

CEJSH db identifier

10HUAAAA071310