Water Governance in the Arab Region : Managing Scarcity and Securing the Future.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water resources development--Arab countries.

Water resources development.

Water demand management.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (181 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Water Governance in the Arab Region

Place of Publication:

Bloomfield : United Nations Publications, 2014.

Summary:

This book, published by the United Nations Development Programme Regional Bureau for Arab States, addresses the critical issue of water governance in the Arab region. It highlights the severe water scarcity affecting the region, which is predominantly desert, and emphasizes the urgent need for effective governance to manage and secure water resources. The report outlines the challenges posed by climate change, demographic growth, and economic pressures, which exacerbate water scarcity. It advocates for integrated water governance approaches that link water management with health, education, poverty alleviation, and environmental protection. The report aims to engage various stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and the private sector, to foster sustainable development and resilience against potential crises. It serves as a strategic tool for UNDP's ongoing efforts in the Arab region to promote effective governance systems and sustainable development. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Foreword by the Regional Director, UNDP Regional Bureau for Arab States

Report team

Acronyms

Table of contents

Overview

Chapter 1. Water in the Arab region: availability, status and threats

Chapter 2. Challenges to water governance in the Arab region

Chapter 3. Concepts and approaches for effective water governance in the Arab region

Chapter 4. Effective water governance: water’s value and cost-effectiveness

Chapter 5. Building blocks of effective water governance in the Arab region

Chapter 6. The way forward

Annexes

Annex I. Cost-benefit analysis versus cost-effectiveness analysis

Annex II. Water institutions and legislation in Arab countries

Annex III. Statistics

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ISBN:

9789210542029

9210542029