International records / OpenAlex research

Bridging Policy, Governance, and Practice in Dam Infrastructure Management: Lessons from the Gurara Water Transfer Project

Effective water governance is fundamental to sustainable infrastructure management and the equitable distribution of water resources in developing economies. Nigeria’s dam infrastructure, despite substantial public investment, continues to underperform due to weak institutional coordination and fragmented policy implementation. This study investigates the governance dynamics underpinning Nigeria’s Gurara Water Transfer Project (GWTP), focusing on institutional coordination, policy implementation, and stakeholder participation. The aim is to identify governance challenges affecting the project’…