ABSTRACT
As can be seen from this introductory chapter, co-management has been defi ned in different ways by different authors, and can be applied to different aspects of water (near shore water, coastal zones, rivers, water management, irrigation and so on). Case studies in the book also support this multidimensional aspect of co-management and apply co-management in various contexts. Some of the lessons shared in the chapters can be used for replication in other places where co-management is being considered as an alternative for improved water management decision making.
