Water management needs and options
Examples of priorities Economic development? Food security? Poverty alleviation in towns and in rural areas? Rural livelihood consolidation and development? Environmental protection?... all these require WATER!
Use Examples of imbalances Avail- ability Scope for infrastructural development Development affected by water availability Demand
Management of 'availability' Storage Diversion
Management of supplies Agriculture: Distribution canals Operation Urban supplies: Treatment capacity Distribution network coverage and capacity 'Alternative distribution'
Management of demand Agriculture: Crops Cultivation routines Awareness Volume-related water fee Seasonal price differentiation New technology Urban supplies: Awareness Water meters + water fee, price differentiation Industry: (same), + sewage fee
Management of water efficiency Agriculture: Operation & maintenance New technology Urban supplies: Awareness Proper operation & maintenance Industry: (same)
Thank you very much for your attention! Tue Kell Nielsen