Water resources management. World Bank policy study; Ordenacion de los recursos hidricos

Technical Report · Sat Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1994

OSTI ID:80583

This study examines new World Bank policies that deal with scarce water resources in developing countries. The study describes key policy goals that each country program should adopt. Practical ways to modernize irrigation techniques and hydropower systems, to protect ecosystems, minimize resettlement, and maintain biodiversity are outlined. Low-cost methods of providing drinking water for the rural poor and water for industry and agriculture are recommended.

• Research Organization: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 80583
• Report Number(s): PB-95-223350/XAB; ISBN 0-8213-2638-4; TRN: 51992637
• Resource Relation: Other Information: DN: Text in Spanish. See also English version, PB--94-144813; PBD: 1994
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING AND POLICY
13 HYDRO ENERGY
DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
WATER POLICY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WATER RESOURCES
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT