ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/SDPD/2007/2
Country: Arab region, Arab Republic of Egypt, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Republic of Yemen
Publication Type: Reports & studies
Cluster: 2030 Agenda and SDG Coordination
Focus Area: Natural resource sustainability
Initiatives: Improved Water Security in Arab States
SDGs: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Keywords: Arab countries, Water quality management, Laws and regulations, Water resources, Data analysis, Environmental protection, Case studies, Water management, Pollution sources, Water pollutants, Water quality
Assessment of Water Quality Management Practices in the ESCWA Region
January 2007
This study assesses water quality management practices in selected countries within the region and presents member countries with recommendations on the protection and sustainable use of scarce water resources. It examines the extent to which measures related to water quality management have been integrated into national strategies and/or integrated water quality management plans, and discusses the progress achieved towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals in terms of improving sanitation services. It also evaluates water pollution prevention and control measures in the ESCWA region.
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This study assesses water quality management practices in selected countries within the region and presents member countries with recommendations on the protection and sustainable use of scarce water resources. It examines the extent to which measures related to water quality management have been integrated into national strategies and/or integrated water quality management plans, and discusses the progress achieved towards meeting the Millennium Development Goals in terms of improving sanitation services. It also evaluates water pollution prevention and control measures in the ESCWA region.
