Water Resources and Economic Development

Download or read book Water Resources and Economic Development written by R. Maria Saleth and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Including work by some of the world's leading economists, engineers, ecologists and social scientists, Water Resources and Economic Development is a unique collection due to its global perspectives and specific focus upon the recent experiences of the developing regions of Asia, Africa and Latin America. It explores important topics such as basin and regional development, irrigation and agricultural development, water supply, sanitation and health, legal and institutional issues, water pricing and water markets, and policy trends and emerging issues. This authoritative volume will be an invaluable source for students, researchers and policymakers and also for those who would like to be more informed in this key area of development studies.