Multilateral Working Group on Water Resources
Water Data Banks Project
Entry from Directory of Selected Jordanian Water-related Publications
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| TITLE: | Water Situation in Jordan and the Proposed Water Policy Until the Year 2000 |
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| AUTHORS: | Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) |
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| PAGES: | 45 |
| PUBLICATION DATE: | April 1985 |
| LANGUAGE OF PUBLICATION: | Arabic |
| ABSTRACT: | This paper contains an overview summary of preceding studies related to water resources in Jordan. It then summarizes the available water resources; groundwater, surface water and the possibility of the development of such resources to conform with the economic and social development in the country. The paper proposes the main features of a water policy in Jordan and suggests methods for its implementation based on a water balance until the year 2000. The paper also contains graphical presentation of water needs in all sectors and proposes a strategy for optimum use and distribution of the water resources in order of priority throughout the Kingdom. |
| ADDRESSES FROM WHICH THE REPORT CAN BE OBTAINED: | Ministry of Planning / Documentation Section Amman - Jordan Water Authority of Jordan / The Library Amman - Jordan |
| AVAILABILITY OF REPORT: | Available |
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