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Water Rights Monopoly: Preliminary Study of Water Politics in Bandung Regency

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M. Ridha Taufiq Rahman, Mustabsyirotul Ummah Mustofa, Hasya Aiman Nadhir, Afifah Amaliya Pohan, Adisa Naura Priadi
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si4.560

Abstract

Water is an essential resource for humans and other living creatures so its conservation efforts in realizing a sustainable life are necessary. However, this conservation effort often collides with the interests of those who control private water sources. By using the theory of water politics, this study seeks to reveal the efforts made by various stakeholders to conserve water resources in Bandung Regency, amid a water monopoly through privatization. This study uses qualitative methods and desk studies to examine the efforts made by the government and corporations to manage water resources in Bandung Regency. Preliminary data from this study indicate that many water sources in Bandung Regency are located on privately owned properties, both individually and corporately. This is certainly a challenge if you don't want to be called an obstacle,

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