| Book Title: | NA |
| Year Published: | 2004 |
| Month Published: | NA |
| Author: | Dinar, A. ; Mody, J. |
| Book Group Author: | NA |
| Abstract: | Food security and sustainable development require efficient use of water resources, especially in irrigation. Economic pricing can be an effective tool to achieve more efficient water use, provided it is supported by other policies in implementation. Applying various water pricing and cost recovery arrangements is suggested for efficient allocation. Any adverse impact on farmers' incomes must be addressed and more reliable service must accompany higher prices. Experience from several countries suggests a variety of implementation issues. Essential complements to water pricing are water distribution rules and technological choices at critical nodes in the delivery system that allow farmers flexibility in conserving water in response to higher prices. Among supporting institutions, water users associations seem a higher priority than water markets. |
| Pages: | 112 - 122 |
| URL: | http://0-search.ebscohost.com.catalog.library.colostate.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=cookie,ip,url,cpid&custid=s4640792&db=lah&AN=20043123737&site=ehost-live |
| Volume: | 28 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Journal: | Natural Resources Forum |
| Journal ISO: | NA |
| Organization: | NA |
| Publisher: | NA |
| ISBN: | NA |
| ISSN: | 0165-0203 |
| DOI: | NA |
| Keywords: | efficiency, irrigation, irrigation water, water allocation,water management, water policy, water use, pricing, water resourcemanagement, watering, Agricultural Economics (EE110), Natural ResourceEconomics (EE115) (New March 2000), Policy and Planning (EE120), SoilWater Management (Irrigation and Drainage) (JJ800) (Revised June 2002)[formerly Soil Water Management], Water Resources (PP200) |
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