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Groundwater Management

The Search for Practical Approaches

Year of publication 2003

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 50

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 9251049084

Series title FPMA Bulletin

Series number 1020-1203

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This report gives a brief diagnosis of the nature of current groundwater use and management practices and sets a path for a more practical approach. The limits of conventional water management are discussed and the prospects for expanding the repertoire of management tools for groundwater are examined. The roles or research, dissemination of data and integrated water management will continue along with adaptive approaches turned to local settings. The United Nations agencies each have a role to play in the respective areas of comparative advantage, but these will need to stem from a heightened appreciation of what can be achieved in practice.

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