African Journal of Water Conservation and Sustainability

African Journal of Water Conservation and Sustainability ISSN 2375-0936 Vol. 14 (4), pp. 001-007, April, 2026. Available online at www.internationalscholarsjournals.org © International Scholars Journals

Full Length Research Paper
    
A proposed Paradigm for integrated water resources management under changing political, economic and social conditions "The Case of Palestine"

Abdelrahman Tamimi

Palestinian hydrology Group for water and environmental resourcrs development (PHG) Director-General. E-mail: [email protected]

Received 23 February, 2026; Revised 29 March, 2026 Accepted 29, 2026 and Published 20 April, 2026

Abstract

The integrated management of water resources is considered one of the complex issues, where the nature of institutional structure, governance, economic, social, and political dimensions of the state intersect. This complexity extends to the state's relationships with neighboring countries when participating in international water sources. The aim of this research is to identify the challenges facing integrated resource management amidst changing political, economic, and social conditions, and within a fragile general management framework. Through this research, the author presents a comprehensive model for analyzing a social, economic, and political system that contributes to achieving greater integration in water resource management. This analysis   is developed through a case study of Palestine, where uncertainty prevails in social, economic, and political issues and interactions with neighboring countries. The research methodology will adopt the mixed method, which combines quantitative and qualitative analysis. The researcher utilized various appropriate research techniques for foresight studies, including the Delphi method, 5Ts framework, (Trend, Tensions, Transition. Today(now) Tomorrow (future), cross impact matrix and in the Delphi methodology, 18 experts two Delphi rounds were conducted to minimize bias and verify the consistency of answers. Additionally, the researcher examined experts' responses from other specialties to utilize this technique for validation. 18 indicators were used in other techniques (6 social, 5 economic, 7 technological and enabling and enabling environmental in addition to 25 sub-indicators (breakdown of the 18indicator). Through these utilized techniques, it was revealed that there are 10 indicators falling under the category of uncertainties economic, social, and external environmental uncertainties accounting for 56% of the total factors.

Keywords: IWRM, Delphi Technique, Cross impact matrix, Uncertainties.