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Revitalizing Asia's Irrigation: To Sustainably Meet Tomorrow's Food Needs
Revitalizing Asia's Irrigation: To Sustainably Meet Tomorrow's Food Needs presents irrigation forecasts for Asia and outlines options for meeting the future food needs of Asia's growing population.
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| Title
| Revitalizing Asia's Irrigation: To Sustainably Meet Tomorrow's Food Needs |
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| Author/Editor
| Aditi Mukherji, Thierry Facon, et al |
| Date
| 2009 |
| ISBN
| 978-92-9090-709-1 |
| Publisher
| IWMI, FAO, KnowledgeHubs, and ADB |
| Availability
| Download PDF
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Based on a comprehensive new study of irrigation in Asia carried out by International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) along with researchers from partner organizations with funding from ADB, this report - presents past and emerging trends in irrigation in Asia, and its drivers
- forecasts future food needs and water demands, and
- outlines strategies and options for revitalizing irrigation to meet the future food needs of Asia’s population
IWMI-FAO obtained the findings using a computer model called WATERSIM, which helps examine difficult tradeoffs between food security and the environment, specifically in relation to water supplies. The collaboration between IWMI and FAO was made possible through the Asia-Pacific Water Forum’s KnowledgeHubs network. IWMI is the knowledge hub on Irrigation Service Reform. This book was developed as the hub’s first knowledge product and provides guidelines for revitalizing Asia’s irrigation sector.
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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
IWMI is a nonprofit, scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in agriculture, to benefit poor people in developing countries |
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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
FAO helps developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. |
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KnowledgeHubs
KnowledgeHubs is a network of regional water knowledge hubs under the Asia-Pacific Water Forum committed to improving water security in the Asia and Pacific region. |
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