August 22, 2025Frontiers in WaterOpen Access

The linkages between water security, conflict, participation, and governance in smallholder irrigation schemes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a partial least squares structural equation modelling approach

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Analysis reveals governance impacts conflict and water security in smallholder irrigation schemes, suggesting improved management methods.

Perceptions of governance impact water security in smallholder irrigation schemes, reducing conflicts among farmers.
Fairness in water allocation and enforceable rules led to lower conflict levels, enhancing overall water security.
The PLS-SEM analytical approach revealed significant relationships between governance, conflict management, and water rights.
This study underscores the need for effective governance models to improve water security and adaptive management practices.

Phali et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis reveals governance impacts conflict and water security in smallholder irrigation schemes, suggesting improved management methods.