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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"Water pricing"”.
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Water : pricing the priceless
… Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company, uses water as an essential ingredient in its products and as a critical component in its manufacturing processes. In many instances, the price of water does not reflect market dynamics insofar as water is cheaper where there is low availability and vice …
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Irrigation Water Pricing: Technology Adoption, Welfare, and Political Economy
… chapter deals with the political economy of water pricing and its implications on the adoption of modern irrigation technology in the presence of asymmetric information and lobbies. The main results are that under the two-part tariff or the nonlinear pricing, farmers have an incentive to …
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An analysis of water pricing and consumption variations within the occupied West Bank
International disputes over access to water resources can act as a catalyst for conflict or cooperation amongst nations. In the case of Israel and the occupied West Bank, water conflict further exacerbates preexisting political tension, and yet a peaceful and equitable solution between these …
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Optimum water pricing and capacity expansion of water supply systems / by Michael Christopher Connarty.
Bibliography: leaves 414-427.
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The Influence of Conservation Programs on Residential Water Demand: Synthesis and Analysis for Shared Vision Planning in the Rappahannock River Basin
… Basin Commission is undergoing a collaborative water supply planning process for Virginia's Rappahannock River Basin. Participants in the planning process have indicated an interest in technical information about the possible impact conservation programs may have on reducing residential water …
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A hierarchical decision-making approach to resource management and valuation: The case of conjunctive water use
… of conjunctive use of surface and ground water. Irrigation water pricing reform to improve efficiency and also to increase labor demand are seen as critical issues in India. Therefore, two alternative policy objective (welfare) specifications are considered: (i) maximizing net return to …
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An analysis of the pricing mechanism of water in Namibia: A case study of NamWater
Water is essential for the existence, development and preservation of all human life, making it an essential commodity in the world. Hence, this thesis aimed at analysing the pricing mechanism of water in Namibia, using a case study of NamWater. The study specifically looked at the water pricing …
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Water demand management in Kuwait
… in the Middle East, with limited access to water resources. Yet water demand per capita is much higher than in other countries in the world, estimated to be around 450 L/capita/day. There are several reasons for such a high demand, but one is certainly the price. Water does have its pricing …
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Infrastructure investment and policy management of water resources for small-scale irrigated agriculture
… subsidies of irrigation infrastructure. Enhanced water storage and irrigation can significantly improve yield and the welfare of the farm community by providing a more reliable water supply during growing periods. Generally speaking, such enhancements require subsidies from the government or other …
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Water use efficiency and influence of management policies, analysis for the small-scale irrigation sector in South Africa
With the growing water scarcity, the need for more efficient water use has worldwide increased in importance. In addition, cost-recovery is now widely acknowledged as a cornerstone of sustainable water management. This research aims to contribute to improved water management in the small-scale …
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Could catchment conservation be funded through urban water tariffs? A case study of three South African cities
Water scarcity is a global issue that has traditionally been addressed by over-abstracting surface water and constructing more dams. However, these solutions are environmentally destructive and, in some cases, insufficient to meet future water demands. To secure future water supply, it is necessary …
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Critical analysis of the Integrated Water Resources Management legal framework in India
Water security is critical not only for achieving economic growth, social development, and maintaining the ecosystem but also for ensuring political stability in any country. Since declining water security will ultimately constrain economic growth, slow poverty alleviation, and leave many exposed …
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Future Implications of Past Domestic Water Usage Trends
Residential water use typically constitutes a large proportion of total urban water consumption. Thus, its understanding is pivotal in water demand planning and management. However, in complex urban environments this task can be challenging since the heterogeneity in the household and housing …
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A management study of irrigation farming in the Ashburton-Lyndhurst scheme of Mid-Canterbury
… for flood irrigation, and a good supply of water existed in the snowfed rivers that dissected the Plain. The scheme was to be administered by the Ministry of Works, who contracted to provide water to those farmers who signed agreements. The Lands and Survey Department embarked on the …
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Pricing of water for community irrigation schemes in New Zealand
… in the 1970s although the price charged for water had caused concern in the various schemes before that. Because irrigation water is a public good its price is not set by the normal market forces. Economic theory dictates that the price be set under marginal costing rules, but this rarely …