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Governing the reuse of treated wastewater in irrigation: the case study of Jericho, Palestine
                            Year:
                            2017
                        
                            Author:
                            Al-Khatib Nasser, Shoqeir Jawad A.H., Özerol Gül, Majaj Linda
                        
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Wastewater reuse in irrigation provides additional water supply for   agriculture and saves freshwater resources for human consumption. Through   these benefits, wastewater reuse can significantly alleviate the water scarcity in   Palestine and fit to the complexity of the geopolitical context. However, the   governance of reusing treated wastewater in Palestine is understudied. The   paper bridges this knowledge gap by outlining the governance factors that   influence the reuse of treated wastewater for irrigation in Palestine. Jericho was   selected as the case study site, given its significant role for agricultural   production in Palestine. Based on interviews and document reviews that were   carried out using a governance assessment tool, three governance-related   factors are identified: 1) weak coherence among the actors, reflected in   overlapping and unclear responsibilities; 2) low extent and coherence of legal   instruments, indicated by the absence of laws and by overlapping and   conflicting provisions; 3) low extent of resources, such as appropriate   infrastructure.
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