Drought and water shortages in Asia as a threat and economic problem

Abstract

The paper touches on the economic and political issues connected to
\nwater shortages in Asia, including droughts, and the economic consequences
\nof the lack of quality water. Access to water is a global economic
\nand political challenge and it’s predicted to continue to be important issue
\nfor many countries because in the coming years we will be seeing rising
\nwater demand, on par with demographic growth. Water will become an
\nincreasingly valuable resource, especially in Asia. The data presented in
\nthe article based on statistics of water sources, total water withdrawal,
\naccess to drinking water, water consumption per capita, access to piped
\nwater indicate that Asian countries are prone to potential political confl
\nicts caused by the struggle for water. In summary, since in Asia are no
\nsystematic evaluations of the negative eff ects of water-related problems
\nfor economies there is a need to create more accurate calculations and
\ncontingency plans. For this purpose such measures should be introduced
\nin Asian countries.