Monthly Archives: September 2012

Water Think Tanks, part 2

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

“Getting good data on the many issues related to freshwater has long been a challenge.” The World’s Water Water think tanks provide a means of gathering data and understanding of global water issues. Like the many issues surrounding water, the … Continue reading →

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Friday Swim, links to 5 water articles from the week of August 14th.

Posted on September 14, 2012 by

Former world leaders sound alarm on global water crisis By: The Canadian Press A group of former world leaders discussed the impending global water crisis. It details a report from the InterAction Council on how the growing population will affect … Continue reading →

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Water Think Tanks, part 1

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

“The true values of water are still not reflected in all water related decision-making” John Joyce, SIWI There are many research institutions dedicated to understanding water utilization and management. Water is the sole purpose at a number of such institutions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Data Links, Irrigation, Nile River Basin, River Basin, Taxonomy of Water Organizations, Think Tanks, Transboundary, WASH, Water | Leave a comment

Regional Development Banks role in water; part 2 of a series on development banks and water.

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

“A prolonged period of low public investments in irrigation has resulted in poor service to farmers, which in turn is demotivating farmers from making their own investments in agricultural inputs.” Wouter Arriens, Lead Water Resources Specialist ADB Development Banks loan … Continue reading →

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