Charging for irrigation water: the issues and options, with a case study from Iran

Inadequate funding for maintenance of irrigation works and emerging shortages of water are prevalent. The use of water charges to generate resources for maintenance and to reduce demand is widely advocated. Examples from other utilities, and from the domestic/industrial sectors of water supply sugge...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Perry, C.J.
Formato: Informe técnico
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Water Management Institute 2001
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/39839
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Sumario:Inadequate funding for maintenance of irrigation works and emerging shortages of water are prevalent. The use of water charges to generate resources for maintenance and to reduce demand is widely advocated. Examples from other utilities, and from the domestic/industrial sectors of water supply suggest the approach could be effective.