Environment, Water Resources and Agricultural Policies Lessons from China and OECD Countries
China's endowment of water resources is extremely low, poorly distributed, and increasingly polluted. With agriculture being one of the main consumers of water, China's future development depends on initiatives that will raise the efficiency and efficacy of water use. These workshop proc...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Paris
OECD Publishing
2006
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Series: | China in the Global Economy
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Collection: | OECD Books and Papers - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | China's endowment of water resources is extremely low, poorly distributed, and increasingly polluted. With agriculture being one of the main consumers of water, China's future development depends on initiatives that will raise the efficiency and efficacy of water use. These workshop proceedings examine the current situation in China, look at what is being done in OECD countries to manage water resources, and suggest policy options for China |
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Physical Description: | 288 p. 19 x 27cm |
ISBN: | 9789264028470 |