Riparianization of the Mekong River Commission

ABSTRACT

This commentary examines the riparianization process underway in the Mekong River Commission and highlights the need to correct flawed governance processes. It offers important insights into how river basin organizations evolve and change over time.

KEYWORDS:

• river basin organization
• institutional change
• development
• Mekong

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.

Notes

1. The two upstream riparians – China and Myanmar – are not included in the MRC, and do not commit themselves to any agreements or decisions of the MRC. But China regularly participates in Dialogue meetings and has agreed to share hydrologic data and information on river flows and dam operations.