Chapter1. Introduction.- Part1. Concept and Application of Adaptive Water Management.- Chapter2. Review of the main water management approaches over the last century.- Chapter3. Conceptual Framework of Adaptive Water Management.- Part2. Water management in Developing countries- an empirical study in the Middle East, Iran.- Chapter4. Water management in developing countries: a case study of Iran.- Part3. The Case Study- Background to Greater Tehran and Methods of Data Collection.- Chapter5. The case study- background to Greater Tehran.- Chapter6. The Case Study- Methods of Data Collection.- Part4. Data Analysis Methodology- Evaluation of AWM framework.- Chapter7. Data Analysis Methodology.- Chapter8. Evaluation of polycentric governance.- Chapter9. Evaluation of organisational flexibility.- Chapter10. Evaluation of public participation.- Part5. Conclusions and Recommendations.- Chapter11. Review of the objectives regarding AWM adaptation.