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This paper
focuses principally on the
global drop in basic water supply and sanitation over the last 10
years. It considers critical international and regional aspects
relating to the continued freshwater overuse, mis-use and
infrastructural problems. Some solutions are addressed with regards to enabling
greater access to water, as well as furthering sustainable water use and
management.
Briefing Paper on Freshwater - PDF
format (up-dated
August 2001)
Briefing
paper on Freshwater - Rich Text format (up-dated
August 2001)
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