OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · 1993 · 61 citations · 0 references
Public PolicyFinancial InstitutionsEngineeringWater Resources ManagementWater ResourcesWater PolicyEnvironmental EngineeringWater ScarcityAgricultural EconomicsSustainable DevelopmentWater ManagementWorld Bank LendingWater DevelopmentWater SecurityEnvironmental PolicyWater UtilityWater Governance
Water resources have been one of the most important areas of World Bank lending during the past three decades. Through its support for sector work and investments in irrigation, water supply, sanitation, flood control, and hydropower, the Bank has contributed to the development of many countries and helped provide essential services to many communities. Moreover, the Bank and governments have not taken sufficient account of environmental concerns in the management of water resources. (Copyright (c) 1993 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank.)