Water demand management for social justice : women, like men, have much to offer in the management of water resources

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2008

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WaDImena, Cairo, EG

Abstract

Women and men have different interests in, and derive different benefits from, the availability, use and management of water. Research evidence is supporting the notion that involving women, along with men, in the design and management of water projects enhances the intended results of projects and contributes to the sustainability of water resources as well as to social justice. Policymakers could benefit much from an increased understanding of the economic, political and social impediments that limit women’s effective and secure access to water resources as well as the benefits that may accrue by improving women’s participation in water management initiatives.

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French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Gestion de la demande en eau, un instrument de justice sociale : les femmes, comme les hommes, ont beaucoup à offrir en matière de gestion des ressources hydriques
Arabic version available in IDRC Digital Library: Water demand management for social justice : women, like men, have much to offer in the management of water resources [Arabic version]

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WATER SCARCITY, GENDER ANALYSIS, GENDER ROLES, WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION, WATER INSTITUTIONS, WATER MANAGEMENT, WATER EQUITY, WATER USE EFFICIENCY, MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AFRICA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/38831

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