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Case study on the use of Information and Communication Technology in the management of rural groundwater in China

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 66 p.

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Category Technical study

ISBN 978-92-5-109723-6

Synopsis (short abstract) The objective of this case study is to understand the application of ICT technologies for rural groundwater management in China, and it’s impacts on the rural poor. This will help understand the physical and policy context this technology is being applied and expanded, its impact on resource management, and changes in water delivery service to farmers. These understanding will help improve this technology and provide data and information for its replication in other parts of Asia. It will also h elp understand the capabilities of the ICT within the water sector applications.

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