Financing Investment in Water Security: Recent Developments and Perspectives

Investing in Water and Growth: Recent Developments and Perspectives addresses this conundrum in a cohesive and practical way. It is a one-stop shop for understanding why the financing of water-related expenditures matters, what is at stake, and the options available to ensure water-related investment needs are properly financed in ways that generate benefits for communities and contribute to sustainable growth. The book combines the perspectives of policymakers, economists and financiers in a unique, multidimensional and multidisciplinary approach. The book is structured into four distinct parts that target a specific set of questions and content development.

Each section of the book has a multidisciplinary approach that provides a robust overview of key issues. The book combines different types of knowledge – from theory to practice, providing a full view of the topics discussed.

• Includes numerous examples and real-world case studies
• Discusses the concepts of planning, the planning process, integrated planning and public involvement
• Synthesizes key evidence and arguments for investing in water security and sustainable growth

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