Short Description
This report presents the results of the replication assessment conducted within the InnWater project. Replication assessment was designed to test whether the methods, tools and governance approaches developed in the pilot sites can be applied, adapted and used in other regional and institutional contexts across Europe. Together with Deliverable 6.7 Replication methodology implementation and progress #V1, which describes the methodology and setup of the exercise, this report provides a complete account of the replication work carried out under Task 6.3.
Fourteen replication sites across Europe participated in the assessment, each supported by an external expert. All sites applied the Water Governance Assessment Tool (A structured framework for evaluating how water governance arrangements function in practice for a given geographical unit. It examines institutional, legal, and stakeholder-related factors to identify strengths, gaps, and barriers to effective, transparent, and coordinated water management.) providing a shared diagnostic baseline. In addition, the sites tested specific thematic components of InnWater, including citizen engagement, citizen science, water retention on land, environmental and resource costs, data availability for CGE (Computable General Equilibrium) modelling, the microsimulation model, and the usability of the InnWater Governance Platform. The assessments involved interviews, data analysis, tool testing and local consultations, depending on the theme.
Across all themes, the replication results confirm that InnWater tools and approaches are broadly applicable, provided that they are adapted to local data conditions, governance structures and stakeholder needs. The assessments highlight recurring enabling factors, such as strong local motivation, the presence of committed institutions, and opportunities for cooperation with civil society. At the same time, they reveal common barriers, including fragmented responsibilities, administrative burdens, limited human and financial resources, and the need for clearer guidance and support in tool application. These cross-cutting findings reinforce the conclusions drawn from the pilot sites and demonstrate the value of external testing.
The replication assessment also proved valuable for tool developers. Feedback from external experts supported improvements to usability, visualisation, documentation and methodological clarity, especially for the InnWater governance platform, the Water Governance Assessment Tool and the modelling instruments. The process also highlighted the importance of clear task definition, systematic guidance and early coordination between supervising partners and replication experts.
The thematic summaries in this report provide a concise overview of the main findings. More detailed and extensive replication reports, prepared by the external experts, are available as separate files. Overall, the replication assessment provides evidence for the relevance and transferability of the InnWater solutions, while also identifying practical recommendations for future applications, further development and policy uptake.
Fourteen replication sites across Europe participated in the assessment, each supported by an external expert. All sites applied the Water Governance Assessment Tool (A structured framework for evaluating how water governance arrangements function in practice for a given geographical unit. It examines institutional, legal, and stakeholder-related factors to identify strengths, gaps, and barriers to effective, transparent, and coordinated water management.) providing a shared diagnostic baseline. In addition, the sites tested specific thematic components of InnWater, including citizen engagement, citizen science, water retention on land, environmental and resource costs, data availability for CGE (Computable General Equilibrium) modelling, the microsimulation model, and the usability of the InnWater Governance Platform. The assessments involved interviews, data analysis, tool testing and local consultations, depending on the theme.
Across all themes, the replication results confirm that InnWater tools and approaches are broadly applicable, provided that they are adapted to local data conditions, governance structures and stakeholder needs. The assessments highlight recurring enabling factors, such as strong local motivation, the presence of committed institutions, and opportunities for cooperation with civil society. At the same time, they reveal common barriers, including fragmented responsibilities, administrative burdens, limited human and financial resources, and the need for clearer guidance and support in tool application. These cross-cutting findings reinforce the conclusions drawn from the pilot sites and demonstrate the value of external testing.
The replication assessment also proved valuable for tool developers. Feedback from external experts supported improvements to usability, visualisation, documentation and methodological clarity, especially for the InnWater governance platform, the Water Governance Assessment Tool and the modelling instruments. The process also highlighted the importance of clear task definition, systematic guidance and early coordination between supervising partners and replication experts.
The thematic summaries in this report provide a concise overview of the main findings. More detailed and extensive replication reports, prepared by the external experts, are available as separate files. Overall, the replication assessment provides evidence for the relevance and transferability of the InnWater solutions, while also identifying practical recommendations for future applications, further development and policy uptake.