Institutional Design and the Geography of Rural-Urban Water Conflict in Mumbai, India

Water security in metropolitan cities is increasingly important in the developing world. In Mumbai, for example, rapid urban growth has dramatically increased the demand for water, which has resulted in serious consequences for the water entitlements of rural communities located near the sources of water. This presentation focused on the regional dimensions of water delivery and looked at the role of institutions and the impact of local laws, agencies, and governance on how water is shared between rural and urban areas.