Mekong: A River, its people and Big Dams
posted by Michael Victor, CGIAR Challenge Program on Water and Food (m.victor@cgiar.org) December 18, 2012 Dam building is a complicated … Continued
The WaterBlog
Bridging the Gap: Where and How to Finance Drinking Water Systems in Nepal
by Long Hoang, Rewati Dhakal, Atikah Eria Putri, Saroj Yakami, Lucia Moreno Spiegelberg, Abhishek Bhandari, Sunil Sha Access to clean and safe drinking water is essential for public health and economic growth. While progress has been made in expanding water supply systems in Nepal, significant challenges remain, particularly in financing these infrastructures at scale. As the country grapples with diverse geography and socioeconomic disparities, addressing the financing gaps in the water sector becomes crucial to ensure every citizen has access to clean water. By reflecting on the current state of the drinking water supply in Nepal and zooming in on the financing gaps, we elaborate on suitable financing mechanisms and concrete project concepts that can drive change. 1. Nepal Needs to Step Up on Drinking Water Supply Systems Nepal’s complex geography - spanning from the high-altitude Himalayas to the lowland Terai plains - poses unique challenges for water supply infrastructure. Currently, approximately 57.8% of the population in Nepal is using basic water… Continued
Previous posts
Seeding Clouds, Harvesting Rain: Beware of the Hype
posted December 16, 2012 In public imagination, cloud-seeding has only recently crossed over from the realm of science fiction to … Continued
How the British did it better
by Usman Qazi In a relentless pursuit of growth and development, the Pakistani state has ignored colonial-era strategies—that took natural risks, … Continued
Controlling the micro-environment
posted by Frank van Steenbergen December 13, 2012 Whereas pressurized irrigation systems- such as drip and sprinklers- are widely promoted … Continued
A Shuimu, or How A River Came About
posted by Frank van Steenbergen December 03, 2012 In the Jinci temple near Taiyuan (China), amid an amazing variety of … Continued
Eye on the Nile
posted by Frank van Steenbergen November 28, 2012 Early 2011, the late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia surprised everybody … Continued
Cold weather irrigation
{jcomments on}posted by Frank van Steenbergen November 22, 2012 With demand for fruit and vegetables increasing all over China, greenhouses … Continued
Prosopis: The Green Scourge
posted by Frank van Steenbergen, Abraham Mehari Haile, Abebe Demissie and Francesco Sambalino November 12, 2012 It has turned large … Continued
Himalayan Glaciers: Transboundary tensions set to rise even as climate fears dial down
{jcomments on} Himalayas as seen from Garhwal, northern India. (Image courtesy: GoGarhwal) The Himalayan mountain range is also referred to … Continued
Groundwater under the West Bank: more than H2O
posted by Rozemarijn ter Hoorst October 29, 2012 Groundwater in the West Bank is much more than just H20. It … Continued
Does basin management make sense?
posted by Frank van Steenbergen October 22, 2012 It is fair to say that basin management has been the celebrity … Continued
Azores: A World Heritage of Creative Water Use
{jcomments on}posted by Francesco Sambalino October 15, 2012 The volcanic islands of Azores are incredibly beautiful and unspoilt. People there … Continued
For a lighter burden
{jcomments on}posted by Frank van Steenbergen October 08, 2012 A common sight in rural areas is long lines of jerry … Continued
Multiple-use Water Conflicts
posted by Seifu Kebede, Taye Alemayehu, Asefa Kumsa and Frank van Steenbergen October 01, 2012 In the last five years, … Continued
Grabbing the water when you can
Image Courtsey: Hydro Flask’s Hydration Nation The term ‘land grabbing’ has now become common use. It concerns dubious land acquisitions … Continued
Water: The New Gold Standard?
posted by Frank van Steenbergen September 24, 2012 In recent times of crisis, the economic performance of US has been … Continued
Herbicides: are they good for you?
posted by Marta Agujetas Frank van Steenbergen September 17, 2012 An amazing trend is the increased use of herbicides in … Continued
Yemen’s ‘Magic Soil’
posted by Taha Alwashali and Frank van SteenbergenSeptember 03, 2012 The ancient name of Yemen is ‘Arabia Felix’ – the … Continued
Changemakers: Future of Irrigation in Africa
posted by Frank van Steenbergen August 27, 2012 Much hope is pinned on the development of small-holder irrigation in Africa. … Continued