Water demand management : definitions, criteria for assessing WDM effectiveness and exploring notions of social innovation and political economy

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2007

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WaDImena, Cairo, EG

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This paper provides an operational definition of water demand management (WDM); suggests primary and secondary criteria for assessing WDM effectiveness; and suggests that some aspects of social innovation and political economy could be helpful in addressing current challenges. Essentially, WDM is a governance concept: moderating and managing demands for good quality fresh water. WaDImena (Water Demand Initiative) advocates for, and supports measures that improve water‐use efficiency, equity and sustainability. WaDImena facilitates the adoption and implementation of WDM strategies and tools in MENA countries (Middle East and North Africa).

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French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Gestion de la demande en eau : définitions et critères pour évaluer l'efficacité de la GDE et exploration des notions de l'innovation sociale et d'économie politique

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MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT, WATER POLICY, GOVERNANCE, DRINKING WATER, ARAB COUNTRIES, POLITICAL ECONOMY, NORTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/38784

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2000-2009 / Années 2000-2009
Research Results (RPE) / Résultats de recherches (PRE)