An analytical framework for strategic delta planning

negotiating consent for long-term sustainable delta development

Journal article (2016)

Authors

C. Seijger IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
W Douven IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
M.S. Vermoolen Policy Analysis - TPM
S. Hasan IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
V. T M Hoang Wageningen University & Research
G van Halsema Wageningen University & Research
L.M. Hermans Policy Analysis - TPM
J. Evers IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
H. L. Phi Vietnam National University
J. Brunner International Union for Conservation of Nature
L. Pols Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving
W. Ligtvoet Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving
Stijn Koole Bosch Slabbers Landscape + Urban Design
Kymo Slager Deltares
Research Group
Policy Analysis (TPM) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2016 C. Seijger, W. Douven, L.M. Hermans, J. Evers, H. L. Phi, J. Brunner, L. Pols, W. Ligtvoet, S. Koole, K. Slager, M.S. Vermoolen, S. Hasan, V. T M Hoang, G van Halsema
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2016.1231667
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Published Date

2016

Language

English

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Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Multi Actor Systems

Research Group

Policy Analysis

Abstract

Sectoral planning on water, agriculture and urban development has not been able to prevent increased flood risks and environmental degradation in many deltas. Governments conceive strategic delta planning as a promising planning approach and develop strategic delta plans. Such plans are linked to actions and means for implementation in the short-term, in line with long-term strategic choices. This paper introduces an analytical framework that focuses on the role of actors, innovative solutions and participatory planning tools in negotiating consent for the strategic choices in a delta plan and its implementation. Cases of Bangladesh, the Netherlands and Vietnam are discussed as a plausibility probe to explore the framework's potential. The probe reveals that the framework is promising to explain the process and outcomes of strategic delta planning in urbanizing deltas. The paper ends with an initial research agenda to stimulate research and discussion on this new delta planning approach.

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