Convergence indicators of water crisis management policies: A review study

Achieving macro goals in countries is always a function of correct policies, which is necessary to create alignment and convergence of responsible agencies through a comprehensive and convergent policy. The water crisis is one of the issues in which the lack of consistent policies can lead to inefficiency of programs and ultimately the loss of opportunities. A prerequisite for this is the identification of key indicators in this area. Accordingly, the present study was conducted with the aim of converging indicators of water crisis management policies (as a review).

This review study was conducted using grounded theory (data theory). In this regard, the studies that were in line with the purpose of the research were written in English or Persian, their full text could be accessed and the year of their publication was related to the last ten years. Were excluded from the study. A wide range of keywords such as policy, water crisis, water management and policy convergence were used to retrieve the studies. To find related studies along with library study, valid Persian and international databases were used. Finally, 29 articles were included in the study. Data were analyzed based on grounded theory method.

The indicators set for policies in water crisis management are general and it is not clear whether these indicators are at the macro level or at the level of responsible organizations. However, some indicators should be presented as strategic and pivotal indicators, which should be given special attention as key criteria to create convergence in policies. The results of the studies conducted in the present study clearly show the extent to which achieving a comprehensive and correct general policy in the field of water crisis management, while very critical, has many complexities and aspects.