scholarly journals Water Resources and Their Management in an Increasing Urban Demography: The Case of Dakar City in Senegal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheikh Faye
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Poor Country ◽  
Industrial Activities ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Urban Demography ◽  
Water Problems ◽  
The City

The United Nations classifies Senegal as a water-poor country (less than 1000 m3 per capita of freshwater reserves) and about 20% of its population did not have access to a drinking water supply (estimates of 2015). Economic growth and the fight against poverty in Senegal depend essentially on the availability of water for the development of agricultural and industrial activities, in addition to satisfying domestic uses. As a developing country, Senegal’s human, monetary and institutional capacities are often limited to providing clean and sufficient water efficiently to its citizens. This article examines the management of water scarcity in the city of Dakar (capital of Senegal) in a context of increasing demography and urbanization. However, Senegal has sufficient water resources to meet the demand if the available resources are properly managed. As a result, several initiatives are under way in Senegal to mitigate water problems and protect the country’s water resources: reducing pollution, improving access to drinking water and setting up rational and equitable exploitation with a constant concern for sustainable development.

scholarly journals Water Resources Development in Nepal: Myths and Realities

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 22-29
Author(s):  
Surya Nath Upadhyay ◽  
Prakash Gaudel
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Resources Management ◽  
Water Resources Development ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Energy And Environment ◽  
Societal Welfare ◽  
Resources Development

Despite the ‘immense’ water resources available, Nepal has not been able to transform this abundance of water resources into desired economic growth and societal welfare. This paper attempts to analyze the reasons for such incessant challenges that loom over water resources development in Nepal. This paper finds that it is not the resource that limits the development of water resources, but the approaches and wishes that are framed on the foundation of persistent myths. Analyzing those myths, this paper highlights the realities in water resources management of Nepal, and suggests that without dismantling the existing myths, the sustainable development of water resources seems limited.HYDRO Nepal JournalJournal of Water, Energy and Environment Issue: 23Year: 2018

scholarly journals THE CONTRIBUTION OF MIGRATION TO ECONOMIC GROWTH: THE EXAMPLE OF THE CITY OF ZAGREB

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinko Miličević ◽  
Danijel Knežević ◽  
Zoran Bubaš
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
European Union ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Gdp Per Capita ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

The problems in this paper belong to the field of migration and economy. The connection between migration and the economy has been proven on a global level, and as far as the Republic of Croatia is concerned, it is especially important to observe it through the City of Zagreb, which is the most important migration and economic center in the Republic of Croatia. Also, the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union emphasized the observation and research of this connection because it created the preconditions for freer movement and employment of the population of the Republic of Croatia and the City of Zagreb within the European Union. The aim of this paper is to determine the contribution of migration to the economic growth of the City of Zagreb. The hypothesis presented in the paper is that there is a significant contribution of migration to the economic growth of the City of Zagreb. The disposition of the paper consists of six parts. The introduction explains the relevance of the topic, states the aim of the paper and hypotheses, explains the empirical part, the contribution of the paper and the disposition. The second part of the paper refers to the theoretical framework of the impact of migration on economic growth. The third part of the paper presents the migration processes of the City of Zagreb in the period from 2011 to 2018. The fourth part deals with economic activity in the City of Zagreb in the period from 2011 to 2017. The observed indicators of economic activity in the City of Zagreb are GDP and GDP per capita, and the graph in this part of the paper shows that GDP and GDP per capita in the observed period are higher at the end of the period than at the beginning. The fifth part of the paper refers to the empirical research of the contribution of migration to the economic growth of the City of Zagreb. The empirical part of the paper is based on correlations and regression analyses. This paper proves the hypothesis because the results indicate a significant impact of the variables of total and external migration on the GDP of the City of Zagreb and GDP per capita of the City of Zagreb. Decision-makers in the City of Zagreb can use the results of the research as a basis for maximizing the economic benefits they can get from migration. The conclusion provides an overview of the aim of the work, the results of the research, the limitations, the implications and the recommendations for future research.

scholarly journals PENGARUH DANA BAGI HASIL DAN INFRASTRUKTUR TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI KOTA MANADO

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklien Senduk ◽  
Daisy S.M. Engka ◽  
George M.V. Kawung
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Revenue Sharing ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Regional Finance ◽  
Development Paradigm ◽  
The City

ABSTRAK Keuangan Daerah adalah semua hak dan kewajiban Daerah yang dapat dinilai dengan uang serta segala sesuatu berupa uang dan barang yang berhubungan dengan pelaksanaan hak dan kewajiban Daerah. Semangat desentralisasi yang melimpahkan kewenangan pengelolaan keuangan kepada pemerintah daerah,  khususnya tingkat kota atau kabupaten membuat daerah mencari cara mendapatkan pendapatan daerah yang sah untuk mendukung program pembangunan dalam bentuk Infrastruktur untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat, di tengah gencarnya program pembangunan perekonomian di berbagai sektor, sehingga berimplikasi kepada pembangunan yang berkelanjutan dan berdampak luas pada penambahan pendapatan masyarakat sehingga pertumbuhan ekonomi meningkat secara positif . Perangkat Daerah yang terkait di dalam proses penerimaan daerah di pacu untuk meningkatkan peluang penerimaan daerah dari semua sektor pendapatan daerah. dengan paradigma pembangunan berkelanjutan (sustainable development) yang harus diimplementasikan oleh pemerintah daerah. Fakta empiris (empirical evidents) menunjukkan penerapan otonomi  daerah  memberi keleluasaan kepada daerah untuk  mendapatkan sumber sumber pendapatan yang sah seperti pajak dalam bentuk Dana Bagi Hasil baik dari Pemerintah Pusat maupun Pemerintah Provinsi dan retribusi daerah dengan luasnya kewenangan pemerintah daerah. Kata kunci : Dana Bagi Hasil, Infrastruktur dan Pertumbuhan Ekonomi                                                                       ABSTRACT                                                               Regional Finance is all Regional rights and obligations that can be valued with money and everything in the form of money and goods related to the implementation of the rights and obligations of the Region. The spirit of decentralization that delegated financial management authority to local governments, especially at the city or district level, made the regions look for ways to obtain legitimate regional revenues to support development programs in the form of infrastructure to improve community welfare amid the intense economic development programs in various sectors, thus implicating development sustainable and have a broad impact on increasing community income so that economic growth increases positively. Regional Apparatus that is related to the process of regional revenue is encouraged to increase the opportunities for regional revenues from all regional income sectors. with a sustainable development paradigm that must be implemented by the regional government. Empirical evidence shows the application of regional autonomy which gives freedom to the regions to obtain legitimate sources of income such as taxes in the form of Revenue Sharing Funds from both the Central and Provincial Governments and regional retributions with the broad authority of the regional government. Keywords: Revenue Sharing Funds, Infrastructure and Economic Growth

Surface and Groundwater Quality and Health, with a Focus on the United Kingdom

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin Neal
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Basic Sanitation ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Surface And Groundwater

Freshwater environments are of major importance to health issues in both direct (e.g., drinking water and sanitation) and indirect (e.g., industry, agriculture, and amenity/recreation) ways. However, water resources are finite, and, though renewable, demands have multiplied over the last 100 years due to escalating human populations and the growing requirements of industry and agriculture. Hence, there are increasing global concerns over the extent of present and future good quality water resources. As Gleick (1998) emphasizes: . . . ·Per-capita water demands are increasing, but percapita water availability is decreasing due to population growth and economic development. . . . . . . ·Half the world’s population lacks basic sanitation and more than a billion people lack potable drinking water; these numbers are rising. Incidences of some water-related diseases are rising. . . . . . . ·The per-capita amount of irrigated land is falling and competition for agricultural water is growing. . . . . . . ·Political and military tensions/conflicts over shared water resources are growing. . . . . . . ·A groundwater overdraft exists, the size of which is accelerating; groundwater supplies occur on every continent except Antarctica. . . . . . . ·Global climate change is evident, and the hydrological cycle will be seriously affected in ways that are only beginning to be understood. . . . The chemical composition of surface and groundwaters is influenced by a wide range of processes, some of which are outside the influence of humans while others are a direct consequence of anthropogenic pollution or changing of the environment. Starting with the range and nature of the processes involved, the changing nature of surface and groundwater quality is illustrated here, based on the evolution of the United Kingdom from a rural to an industrial and to a post- industrial society. The issue of what constitutes a health risk is outlined in relation to the pragmatic approaches required for environmental management. Surface and groundwater exhibit a wide range of chemical compositions, and, in ecosystems uninfluenced by humans, the range of compositions can vary considerably.

scholarly journals Impact of blue economy factors on economic growth in the SAARC countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-269
Author(s):  
Majed Alharthi ◽  
Imran Hanif
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Regional Cooperation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Blue Economy

Purpose This study aims to examine the influence of the blue economy factors on the economic growth of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. Design/methodology/approach Secondary data from 1995 to 2018 have been used for the analysis of eight countries. The contributing factors that measure the fishing production are total aquaculture production, total fisheries production and agriculture, forestry and fishing. Trade and the rate of inflation are used as control variables. Using the feasible generalized least square technique. Findings It was found that the blue economy factors play a statistically significant role in the economic growth of SAARC countries and contribute to the achievement of Goal 14 of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals: to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. Originality/value This study highlights the fact that proper management and utilization of water resources may assist the stimulation of economic growth and meet the challenges of food insecurity by improving the supply of seafood in developing South Asian countries. The study proposes that the sustainable management of water resources requires an alliance across nation states. The alliance will be useful in understanding the concept of the blue economy and the role it plays in ensuring economic growth in developing nations throughout the world.

Collaborative Economy, Sustainability, and Retail Cooperatives

2020 ◽  
pp. 208-227
Author(s):  
Jose Manuel Saiz-Alvarez ◽  
Uriel Hitamar Castillo-Nazareno ◽  
María Teresa Alcívar-Avilés
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Environmental Management ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Structural Transformation ◽  
Environmental Harm ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Management Of Resources ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth ◽  
The City

Guayaquil is the most industrial city of Ecuador and is currently in the process of structural transformation. The combination of solidarity, co-responsibility, cooperation, and coordination among all the inhabitants bases the environmental management in Ecuador, are aimed at guaranteeing sustainable development and is based on the balance and harmony between different social, ecological, economic, and social aspects of the country. The creation of cooperatives can transform Ecuador to benefit its citizens and consumers. Similar criteria guides Ecuador in its relations with other countries to avoid environmental harm on other nations through the use of rational and sustainable management of resources. The objective of this book chapter is to define, propose, and analyze how retail cooperatives located in the city of Guayaquil (Ecuador), following public-private schemes, can contribute to creating sustainable economic growth.

scholarly journals MANAGING AND MODELING OF THE DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT SLUDGE

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-179
Author(s):  
M. Farhaoui
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Drinking Water Treatment ◽  
Water Treatment Plant ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Water Treatment Process ◽  
By Products

Water management is a key pillar of sustainable development. Indeed, the rational use of water has become a condition for new investments in the water sector as many sectors. Optimizing the production of drinking water is one aspect. This optimization involves not only the choice of water resource use but also the management of by-products of the water treatment process to manage sustainably the exploited water resources. The city of Meknes is watered from two sources and a set of holes (14), the turbidity of water sources can vary depending on rainfall recorded in the region. A water treatment plant (600 l/s) was performed for the purification of water sources. Through this study, we focus on modeling of sludge volume produced by this plant.  The objective is to design a model for calculating the sludge volume from the actual data recorded in the plant. The model ca be used by the operator to predict the sludge volume and can be used also by the designers. The results of this study demonstrated that the volumes calculated from the model constructed considering the data recorded at the station perfectly match the volumes produced with a determination coefficient of 100%. The application of this model can not only provide the operator with an effective tool for managing of the station by-products but also to provide designers with a formula to prevent over/under design of structures. Therefore, these measures help to optimize the cost of production of drinking water and will play an important role in the sustainable development of water resources.

scholarly journals Water challenges and Urban Sustainable Development in Changing Climate: Economic Growth Agenda for Global South

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 421
Author(s):  
Tabassam Raza ◽  
Frederika C. Rentoy ◽  
Nisar Ahmed ◽  
Andrea Valentine L. Andres Thess Khas S. Raza ◽  
Karl Michael E. Marasigan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Universal Access ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Global South ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Water Insecurity ◽  
Sanitation And Hygiene ◽  
Water Problems

Access to safe clean water and sanitation were pressing concerns for survivors after super Typhoon Haiyan devastated central Philippines in November 2013. Essentially, water problems in the cities of Global South especially in Southeast Asian Archipelagos (Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia) plus Myanmar and Thailand are viewed as the consequence of uncontrolled rapid urban development and Climate Change (CC) variations. These facts emphasized the link between water insecurity and its negative economic impact. Thus, an equal and inclusive agenda is developed without which universal access to drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene is not possible. It comprises of conducting gender-sensitive strategic planning workshops and strategic spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems. It was implemented to Quezon City (QC), Philippines as pilot. The output is an action plan defining 15 Programs, Projects and Activities (PPAs) as solutions for water challenges across five development sectors (Social, Economic, Environmental, Land Use/Infrastructure, and Institutional) in the Philippines context. The appropriate implementation of these PPAs will ensure QC‟s sustainable development, CC-resiliency, and its contribution to the country‟s economic growth. The framework used is flexible and can be fashioned for the other cities in Global South countries and other regions.Keywords: Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Inclusive, Economic, Action Plan

scholarly journals Assessing the effect of innovation determinants on macroeconomic development within the EU (28) countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-289
Author(s):  
Dana Kiselakova ◽  
Beata Sofrankova ◽  
Erika Onuferova ◽  
Veronika Cabinova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Educational Attainment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Innovation Potential ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

Innovations play an inevitable role in achieving macroeconomic growth of countries, and innovative activity is perceived as a source of sustainable development. This paper’s main objective is to explore the impact of innovation determinants on the macroeconomic development of the EU (28) member countries and identify key problem areas distorting sustainable development and growth of these countries. The research analysis is performed using panel data regression models estimated from 2010 to 2018. Innovation potential was quantified using selected indicators, such as patent granted, high-tech exports, gross domestic expenditures on R&D, government expenditure on education, direct investment, gross fixed capital, and tertiary educational attainment. Such indicators as real GDP per capita and GNI per capita were applied to measure economic growth. The results provide evidence of a statistically significant relationship between innovation and economic growth (p < 0.01). Therefore, both research hypotheses were accepted. Based on innovation potential assessment, the statistically significant impact of five indicators were confirmed (high-tech exports, gross domestic expenditure on R&D, government expenditure on education, direct investment, and tertiary educational attainment). In this backdrop, the most significant effect was revealed for variable gross domestic expenditure on R&D (0.5343). The findings lead to the conclusion that the EU’s and national innovation policies and initiatives should aim to create framework conditions that favor the innovation environment and increase R&D expenditure to endorse real economic growth. AcknowledgmentThis article has been prepared within the research project VEGA No. 1/0279/19 “Model approaches to increase performance and competitiveness in the European area in the context of sustainable development”.

WATER RESOURCES AND WATER SUPPLY OF KYRGYZSTAN

2021 ◽  
pp. 117-124
Author(s):  
D. K. OSMONBETOVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Resources ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
High Water ◽  
Irrigated Agriculture ◽  
Water Losses ◽  
The North ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Quantitative Indicators ◽  
North And South

The water resources of Kyrgyzstan, the uneven distribution of water resources across the territory are considered. A map of the distribution of the population, water resources and water supply by regions was prepared which is based on the comparative analysis of several indicators of the administrative-territorial units of the country. The distribution of water resources was presented in the following indicators – water supply across the territory of administrative-territorial units and water supply per capita per year. The quantitative indicators of water intake, the directions of the use of the country’s water resources by regions, such as irrigated agriculture, production needs and communal drinking water supply, are described in detail. The sources of drinking water and the amount of water losses are indicated, the main reasons for high water losses are determined. The differences between the northern and southern regions of the country in terms of water supply, the ratio of the north and south of the country in terms of water use have been determined. Among the regions of Kyrgyzstan, a more detailed description of the use of water resources was given for the Chui region which makes the greatest contribution to the country’s economy.

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