Experts meet to discuss water management in Vietnam  Dr Hong shared the association’s prediction at an international conference on the application of water solutions in The conference has assembled nearly 300 experts and representatives of relevant agencies, the private sector, non-governmental organisations and diplomatic missions to offer practical solutions to challenges faced by According to Dr Despite its relative abundance in water resources, up to 60% of the country’s terrestrial water is produced overseas, and challenges have arisen due to the depletion of this valuable resource. The projected demand of 80.1 billion m3 of active water for cultivation and 3.1 million m3 for urban and rural needs by 2020 demonstrates an urgent need for effective management and use of water resources. The Sector Manager of Sustainable Development under WB Vietnam, Jennifer Sara, presented results of the organisation’s survey, which show that 43% of the rural population of She added that the country’s development goals and poverty reduction would be advanced by the provision of reliable water, protection against destructive flooding and by striking a balance with environmental needs. Experts at the conference stressed the importance of increased State responsibility in management and exploitation of water resources. To achieve sustainable development of water resources, Representatives from leading Israeli companies in water solutions, including Hagihon, Miya, and Netafim, shared their experiences and lessons on the application of water solutions to agriculture, policy issues, effects of climate change and results-based approaches to urban water utilities. The event is part of the 2013 International Year of Water Co-operation declared by the UN General Assembly and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between T.H, Nhan Dan Online |
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