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categories in the Chilean case, mainly in relation to the dichotomy of a rigid and
inflexible legislative context with a high level of autonomy at the user levels, con-
stricting the ability of the networks of water manager and rights owners to adapt in
a more proactive manner to hydrological changes and stresses in the basin (hamper-
ing the generally positive correlations within network and knowledge indicators).
While reactive coping techniques can be quickly called on through the networks
and traditions that exist, more long term preparations and transformative approaches
for meeting the mounting challenges are blocked by lack of trust and cooperation,
lack of agency at regional operational levels and lack of accessible and appropriate
information on water resources. In contrast, the Swiss indicator summary points to
the highly networked layers of governance that allow knowledge and learning to be
transferred vertically across different levels of capacity, but that has greater chal-
lenges with horizontal integration, which mirror the challenges associated with the
implementation of IWRM. Despite being characterised by more transformative and
persistent adaptation, Fig. 13.2 highlights that the areas of effective enforcement,
division of responsibilities and 'locking in' certain uses remain a challenge.
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