Date of Publication :8th September 2024

Abstract:This research analyzes the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) in the Republic of Serbia. It presents the results of a survey conducted with 11 Serbian water management experts, employing the Quadruple Helix model to incorporate perspectives from government (2 experts), non-governmental organizations (2 experts), academia (3 experts), and the public sector (4 experts). The survey evaluated two primary options: Option 1, "Resources-Oriented Sanitation," and Option 2, "Strengthening Integrated Water Resources Management for Sustainable Use of Water Resources." Experts assessed how the targets of SDG 6 contribute to these measures using a 7-point scale. The final results were based on the average values of the survey responses. The objective of this research is to gain insight into the current state of water management and to understand expert opinions on which SDG 6 targets should be prioritized to effectively achieve the goal by 2030. The findings aim to inform strategic focus areas for improving water management practices towards the realization of SDG 6, enhancing both policy and practice in Serbia's water sector.

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