Beyond scarcity : power, poverty and the global water crisis

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Beyond scarcity : power, poverty and the global water crisis

(Human development report, 2006)

Published for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), c2006

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HDR 2006 : beyond scarcity : power, poverty and the global water crisis

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In the early 21st Century, prospects for human development are threatened by a deepening global water crisis. Debunking the myth that the crisis is the result of scarcity, this report argues poverty, power and inequality are at the heart of the problem.

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Introduction Overview CHAPTER 1: ENDING THE CRISIS IN WATER AND SANITATION Water and Human Development The Human Development Costs of the Water and Sanitation Crisis Why Inequality Matters The MDGs and Beyond: Getting on Track and Achieving the Goals Making Progress A Reality Conclusion and Recommendations CHAPTER 2: WATER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION Why the Poor Pay More - and Get Less Water Managing the Network - The Providers Dilemma Delivering the Outcomes - The Policies Summary and Conclusions References CHAPTER 3: THE VAST DEFICIT IN SANITATION Introduction Overview of the Sanitation Problem Why Sanitation Lags So Far Behind Water Breaking the Cycle (Drawing on Lessons from Success Stories) Judging Success Ways Ahead: More Local Development, More Engagement with the Unserved Going to Scale and Reaching the MDG Targets CHAPTER 4: WATER SCARCITY, RISK AND VULNERABILITY Introduction Rethinking Scarcity in a Water-stressed World Risk, Vulnerability and Uncertainty Summary and Conclusions Integrated Water Resources Management CHAPTER 5: WATER COMPETITION IN AGRICULTURE Introduction Water and Human Development - The Livelihood Link Competition, Rights, and the Scramble for Water The Governance Challenge in Irrigation Reducing Risk and Raising Pro-Poor Productivity Summary and Conclusions CHAPTER 6: MANAGING TRANSBOUNDARY WATERS Introduction Hydrological Interdependence The Costs of Non-Cooperation The Case for Cooperation River Basin Cooperation for Human Development Conclusion and Recommendations References

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