Irrigation in the Near East Region in Figures

Irrigation in the Near East Region in Figures
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1997
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789251039694

The AQUASTAT programme has been initiated with the view of presenting a comprehensive picture of water resources and irrigation in developing countries. This report presents the results of a survey of the Near East Region taken in 1995 and 1996. The survey relied mostly on country-based statistics and information contained in sector studies and master plans. A general summary presents a regional analysis of water resources and irrigation in the Near East Region, and 29 profiles describe the situation in each country in more detail.

Water Management in Africa and the Middle East

Water Management in Africa and the Middle East
Author: International Development Research Centre (Canada)
Publisher: IDRC
Total Pages: 313
Release: 1996
Genre: Water resources development
ISBN: 088936804X

Water Management in Africa and the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities

Regional Water System Management

Regional Water System Management
Author: Enrique Cabrera
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1439833834

The spectacular industrial and economic development of the twentieth century was achieved at a considerable environmental cost. The increasingly precarious position of water, the most valuable of natural resources, reflects this trend. Today we have come to realise that concepts of sustainable development need to

Integrated Watershed Management

Integrated Watershed Management
Author: H. M. Gregersen
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2007
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1845932811

Land and water management is especially critical as the use of upstream watersheds can drastically affect large numbers of people living in downstream watersheds. This work examines the institutional and technical context for managing watersheds and river basins, including the involvement of both the public and private sectors.

Water Resources in the Middle East

Water Resources in the Middle East
Author: Hillel Shuval
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2007-07-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540695095

This book presents various approaches to the resolution of the severe water resource issues of the Middle East, with particular emphasis on the Israeli-Palestinian water conflicts. The authors include leading Palestinian and Israeli water experts who have worked together on joint research projects aimed at building up mutual understanding and respect. The studies consider the various approaches that could be used to improve cooperation and solve the problems arising from conflicting interests.