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This book provides a comprehensive legal‑policy analysis of shared river basins in South Asia, examining the treaty regimes governing the Indus, Ganges, Kosi, Gandaki, and Mahakali rivers — which flow through Pakistan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The authors explore historical background, hydro‑politics, and legal frameworks that attempt to balance competing demands for water amid population growth, urbanization, and environmental stress. The volume offers in‑depth case studies of bilateral agreements and highlights patterns of conflict and cooperation, making it a vital resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners concerned with transboundary water law and sustainable river basin management in South Asia.
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Publisher: World Bank Publications
Publishing Year: 2002
ISBN: 978‑0‑8213‑5352‑3
Pages: 217