A national water demand management policy in Jordan

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to present a proposal for formulating a national water demand management policy for Jordan. The objective is to stimulate discussion on the development and adoption of a formal policy document.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper reviews data on water availability and use in Jordan. This is followed by a discussion of a number of policy objectives and elements.

Findings

The paper results in the formulation of a policy that should be further reviewed and made official by the Ministry of Water and Irrigation in Jordan.

Originality/value

The paper is a new source of information on the necessary elements of water policy.

Citation

Abdel Khaleq, R.A. and Dziegielewski, B. (2006), "A national water demand management policy in Jordan", Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 17 No. 2, pp. 216-225. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777830610650528