The cost of irrigation water in the Jordan Valley (English)

Jordan is one of the most water-stressed countries in the world. Its annual renewable resources of 145 cubic meters per capita are far below the threshold of severe water scarcity of 500 cubic meters. The competition among water needs for irrigation, industrial and domestic uses, wetland protection, and in-stream habitat needs continues to pose serious challenges in Jordan. As a result of this competition, the available fresh water for farmers in...

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Van Den Berg,Caroline;

Agha Al Nimer,Sana Kh.H.;

Fileccia, Turi;

Gonzalez,Luz Maria;

Wahseh, Suhail;
Document Date
2016/04/01
Document Type
Working Paper
Report Number
104504
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
Jordan,
Region
Middle East and North Africa,
Disclosure Date
2016/04/03
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
The cost of irrigation water in the Jordan Valley
Keywords
farmer

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Van Den Berg,Caroline; Agha Al Nimer,Sana Kh.H.; Fileccia, Turi; Gonzalez,Luz Maria; Wahseh, Suhail.

The cost of irrigation water in the Jordan Valley (English). Water Partnership Program (WPP) Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/275541467993509610

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