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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to present a proposal for formulating a national water demand management policy for Jordan. The objective is to stimulate discussion on the development and adoption of a formal policy document.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper reviews data on water availability and use in Jordan. This is followed by a discussion of a number of policy objectives and elements.
Findings
The paper results in the formulation of a policy that should be further reviewed and made official by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation in Jordan.
Originality/value
The paper is a new source of information on the necessary elements of water policy.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2006
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