Managing water demand : policies, practices, and lessons from the Middle East and North Africa forums /

The vast arid and semi-arid regions of the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) constitute 85% of the region's land area and are home to approximately 60% of the region's population. Limited water resources pose severe constraints on people's economic and social progress, testin...

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Main Author: Baroudy, Ellysar
Other Authors: Lahlou, Abderrafii Abid, Attia, Bayoumi
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa : London : International Development Research Centre ; IWA Publishing, 2005.
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Online Access: Full text (MFA users only)
ISBN:9781780402628
1780402627
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
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Summary:The vast arid and semi-arid regions of the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) constitute 85% of the region's land area and are home to approximately 60% of the region's population. Limited water resources pose severe constraints on people's economic and social progress, testing their resilience and threatening their livelihoods. Rainfall is not only scarce and unpredictable, but the region is also subject to frequent and severe droughts. Available surface water is declining and the over-pumping of groundwater beyond natural recharge rates is occurring, lowering the water table and caus.
Item Description:Title from start screen (viewed May 16, 2006).
The book synthesizes the outputs and results from four Water Demand Management Forums.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
Language Note:English.
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