Towards integrated urban water management in Belo Horizonte, Brazil: A review of the SWITCH project

In the final year of the project, a review was undertaken of SWITCH experiences in Belo Horizonte, building on a 2008 mid-term review, both of which involved a review of documents and interviews with a sample of key stakeholders, including researchers among University staff and students, coordinators involved in project management and learning alliance facilitation, and research users such as implementing agencies and city authorities. This paper is the outcome of both assessments and presents the main results of the SWITCH project in the city, identifying lessons learnt and recommendations to support appropriate follow-up of the project in the city, as well as offering insights for other SWITCH cities and similar initiatives elsewhere.

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