Moral equality and success of common-pool water governance in Namibia

摘要: In the course of decentralization, pastoral communities in Namibia have had to find new ways share their most salient resource, water, and costs involved providing it. Using data from sixty communities, we examine (1) whether what extent different sharing rules emerge, (2) how variations can be explained, (3) are perceived influence success, (4) economic consequences they have. Our results reveal that either all members pay same (numerical equality) or payment is according usage (proportional equality). We although proportional equality provides more rule only pertain where state maintains an active role. Simulations show it does not prevail, wealth inequality likely grow. These findings political implications suggest that, context widespread decentralization policies, should withdraw if aims ensure success common-pool resource management fight poverty.