Water resources management. (Arabic version). World Bank policy paper
A new approach, recognizing that water is a scarce natural resource-subject to many interdependencies in conveyance and use-should be adopted by the World Bank and its member countries. Chapter 2 discusses the management problems that have beset the sector in many countries and how these are being aggravated by increasing demands for water and rising costs of new supplies. Chapter 3 outlines the strategy for improving the management of water resources. Chapter 4 spells out the role of the World Bank in helping countries implement better approaches to water resources management. Five appendixes discuss in detail market failures and public policy; lessons learned about the relation among water, people, and the environment; privatization and user participation; Bank guidelines related to water resources; and Bank experience with investments in water resources.
- Research Organization:
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Washington, DC (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 80584
- Report Number(s):
- PB--95-223376/XAB; ISBN 0-8213-2639-2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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