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The overall aim of this book was to evaluate the extent to which the concept of AWM provides a suitable approach for adoption in Greater Tehran. Accordingly, this chapter discusses the research findings in the light of three AWM principles of polycentric governance, organisational flexibility and public participation.
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Edalat, F.D., Abdi, M.R. (2018). Conclusion. In: Adaptive Water Management. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science, vol 258. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-64143-0_11
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