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This paper discusses the concepts of watershed governance versus water governance, given different aspects being compared. The principles and steps required for participatory watershed governance (PWG) purposes are described. A particular focus is on action plan development and its constituents, including watershed authorities formation, watershed health, and sustainability assessment, quantifying objectives and thresholds, identifying solutions, cost allocation, identifying administrative arrangements and time schedules. As a complementary section, a conceptual framework for integrated watershed assessment and management is described. A pilot application is suggested to get the conceptual framework into practice in an adaptive learning atmosphere. Expanding the theoretical concept and real feedback can assist policymakers and academia in further developing the concept of watershed governance and formulating a strategic framework to implement the idea country-wide. The successes in this domain can be extended to other countries, particularly countries with similar socio-economic and institutional settings. |