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It identifies that while tools like Scenario Analysis, Robust Decision Support (RDS), and Climate Risk-based Decision Analysis (CRIDA) exist, their implementation is often hindered by low technical capacity, data gaps, and reactive planning driven by crises. Successful negotiation often relies on incentivization, trusted intermediaries, and public buy-in, while financing varies from traditional tariffs and grants to innovative mechanisms like Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) and water funds. Case studies from cities such as São Paulo, Cape Town, and Amman illustrate the practical application and challenges of these strategies.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002285#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Four planning frameworks are identified for managing urban water supply uncertainties: Scenario Analysis, Robust Decision Support (RDS), Dynamic Adaptive Policy Pathways (DAPP), and Climate Risk-based Decision Analysis (CRIDA). Scenario Analysis is the most common but often lacks robustness, while DAPP is frequently inaccessible in low-resource settings due to high computational and technical requirements. CRIDA and RDS are better suited for LMICs as they explicitly consider gender and social inclusion.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002285#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"City water authorities (CWAs) in LMICs often struggle with a lack of data and technical capacity, leading to a reliance on outdated information or donor-driven 'projectized' activities. 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