Addressing water scarcity in developing country contexts: a socio-cultural approach

Abstract Current conceptualizations of and approaches to scarcity tend be economic-focused institution driven with understated underemphasized sociocultural dimensions. We address this lack in a socio-cultural orientation natural resource draw upon Vygotsky’s theorizations do so. rely on the existing literature secondary sources information overview issues relating water survival related challenges especially developing country contexts specific focus India. Although Vygotsky theorizes individual learning development terms influences from more knowledgeable individuals less knowledgeable, he does not engage so much how is tied community interests development. extend by incorporating responsibilization dimension Neither consider range communication modes including traditional or non-traditional media technology can play an enabling role reinforcing processes influence. include these further Vygotsky. elite such as leaders others well-recognized for their status specialized skills disseminating knowledge zones proximal emphasize circulation via interactions pertinent raising consciousness scarcity. finally discuss initiatives manage at consumer, industry-consumer partnership levels. The paper broadens current understandings extends communities, consumers well usage modes, suggests independent supported consumer-driven consumer-centered complementary seeking solutions water-scarcity contexts.