Water resources are becoming increasingly scarce in the Asia and Pacific region. By 2050, agriculture will need to produce 100% more food in developing countries. Climate change and rapid population growth will place new pressures on already scarce water resources. Improved irrigation productivity-more crop per drop-and greater financial sustainability are critical. Estimates for the Asian region place a $12.31 billion annual investment required for irrigation between 2005 and 2030. Find out how the Asia and Pacific region is addressing the need to sustainably fund large-scale, publicly owned and managed surface irrigation and drainage systems.
ISBN: | 9789292578350 |
Publication date: | 30th May 2017 |
Author: | Asian Development Bank |
Publisher: | Asian Development Bank |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 103 pages |
Genres: |
Development studies Irrigation and water management |