Collaborative Framework for Decision Making Process of the Water Management (Case Study: Kashafrood Basin)

Sophisticated social- ecology systems, such as those in water management in a basin, are usually dynamic, multidimensional, or multidimensional, requiring serious engagement by multiple actors, and decision making in such systems is always faced with serious problems Kashafrood basin in Khorasan Razavi province is one of the most critical aquifers in the country due to the high population growth, high economic development, water scarcity and non-integrated allocation of water resources. In this regard, the best way to manage water is to create constructive interaction between actors involved in the basin. To this end, the present study has been conducted with a collaborative approach to provide a framework for identifying, analyzing and participating key actors in the decision-making process of this catchment area. This collaborative framework has two parts. The first part is the analysis of over 60 activists using the snowball method and the power-interest matrix, and the second part involves the involvement of key actors using the Circle of Influence Models (CI) and IAP2. The results of this study have led to the development of a common perspective on horizon 1420, in which the basin will have a sustainable balance in resources and water consumption. Under this vision, 19 strategies, 63 macro policies and 232 micro policy (executive), 41% of these policies have a social nature. The evaluation of the policy questionnaire, the implementation and effectiveness of the policies has shown that the majority of key actors in the basin have agreed on a high consensus on the implementation and effectiveness of those policies to achieve a common vision. According to the results of this research, the coherent framework presented can serve as a basis for identification, prioritization, analysis and collaboration of actors in order to increase their level of collaboration in the process of water management decision making in the basin of the country.