Financing Investment in Water Security
Recent Developments and Perspectives
- 1st Edition - May 20, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Xavier Leflaive, Kathleen Dominique, Guy Alaerts
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 2 8 4 7 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 2 8 4 8 - 7
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 finan… Read more
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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
Environmental policy, development, water, ecosystems, adaptation to climate change, risks, etc.
I. Introduction of key issues and recent developments
II. Quantifying the challenge: Investment needs and financing capacities, a regional approach
III. Tailoring financing to specific challenges: Selected case studies
IV. New perspectives and ways forward
II. Quantifying the challenge: Investment needs and financing capacities, a regional approach
III. Tailoring financing to specific challenges: Selected case studies
IV. New perspectives and ways forward
- Edition: 1
- Published: May 20, 2022
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Xavier Leflaive
Xavier Leflaive joined the OECD Environment Directorate after 10 years of experience as a consultant on environmental and social issues. At the OECD, he has been working on policies to support eco-innovation and water management. His experience covers most OECD countries, Brazil and countries of the former Soviet Union. Xavier Leflaive holds a PhD in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge, UK.
Affiliations and expertise
OECD Environment Directorate, L'Organisation de Cooperation et de Developpement Economique, Paris, FranceKD
Kathleen Dominique
Kathleen Dominique joined the OECD Environment Directorate in 2010. She currently leads OECD's engagement with the Roundtable on Financing Water, which aims to accelerate action to scale up financing that contributes to water security and sustainable growth. Kathleen Dominique holds a Masters Degree in Public Affairs from SciencesPo.
Affiliations and expertise
OECD Environment Directorate, L'Organisation de Cooperation et de Developpement Economique, Paris, FranceGA
Guy Alaerts
Guy Alaerts is a lead water resources specialist at the World Bank, and professor of knowledge and capacity building at UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education. He is involved in research on knowledge and capacity development of public water management organisations, and is working on large-scale water sector reform processes in Asia and South Eastern Europe.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Knowledge and Capacity Building, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, The NetherlandsRead Financing Investment in Water Security on ScienceDirect