Abstract

This dissertation discusses the problems faced by the Middle Eastern countries with respect to the water shortage. We get to first discuss and explain all the terms that were to be used in the dissertation. After the explanation of the terms, the water scarcity of the region is carefully compared with the rest of the world. Once the seriousness of the subject is established we look into the problems one by one, country by country. In this dissertation the Middle East has been divided into the following groups:

l. West Bank, Gaza, Israel and Jordan;

2. Turkey, Syria and Iraq; and

3. The Nile riparian countries.

We look into each one of the above mentioned groups individually and then start looking at all options that are available, and into their economical and technological feasibilities.

After the above study, suggestions for implementation of the feasibility wise mostly suitable projects in the region are made.

School

School of Business

Department

Economics Department

Degree Name

MA in Economics

Date of Award

6-1-1997

Online Submission Date

1-1-1997

First Advisor

Paul Sullivan

Committee Member 1

Paul Sullivan

Committee Member 2

Trevor Parfit

Committee Member 3

Ahmed Gaber

Document Type

Thesis

Extent

302 leaves "

Library of Congress Subject Heading 1

Water-supply

Rights

The American University in Cairo grants authors of theses and dissertations a maximum embargo period of two years from the date of submission, upon request. After the embargo elapses, these documents are made available publicly. If you are the author of this thesis or dissertation, and would like to request an exceptional extension of the embargo period, please write to thesisadmin@aucegypt.edu

Comments

"The thesis may be consulted in the Library, but may not be photocopied. The restriction on photocopying will cease" in March 2000 unless renewal has been applied for and granted.

Call Number

Thesis 1997/74

Location

mgfth

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