Public Participation in Integrated Water Resource Management at Lake Ohrid: Opportunities and Challenges

The capacity for the implementation of the integrated water resources management framework is ignited by strong civic participation. Such participation can create the foundation for using water resources
efficiently and effectively by engaging social learning, building trust, and a forum for understanding possibilities and limits. The nature of civil society and its role in a given context, however, must be taken
into consideration. In this paper, we explore the case of Lake Ohrid and conclude with some empirical insights into strengthening public participation as well as understanding the challenges of transboundary
efforts.