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North Africa's water scarcity may reduce food exports

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NORTH AFRICA

Since 2015, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia have increased their agricultural exports, due in large part to greater EU trade harmonisation. Despite the importance of farming to their…

Water shortages constrain Iran's economic outlook

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IRAN

Iran water crisis.

Even with Israeli help, Jordan faces water constraints

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JORDAN/ISRAEL

The fatal shooting of two Jordanians by an Israeli security guard in July 2017, and Israel's refusal to cooperate with a Jordanian investigation, caused deep anger in Amman and…

Iran’s water shortages may cause long-term instability

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IRAN

Iran’s worst drought in five decades sparked demonstrations that have spread to other cities, as people express solidarity as well as anger at government mismanagement and poor…

Competition over water may drive new crises in Iraq

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IRAQ

Water scarcity is rising, principally because of the construction of upstream dams. However, climate issues and domestic mismanagement are also playing a major role. The…

Middle East and North Africa water security in 2030

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PROSPECTS 2030

Growing populations and climate change are putting additional pressure on the region’s water resources at a time when food security risks are rising in many of the MENA countries…

Jordan will partially address its water stress

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JORDAN

High population growth and low rainfall have contributed to Jordan being classified as an 'absolute water-scarcity' country, a term applied to countries with less than 500 cubic…

Pakistan is close to running out of water

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PAKISTAN

Pakistan's response to water crisis.

Water insecurity will challenge Egypt's government

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EGYPT

Population growth and heavy demand from agriculture, industry and construction are putting strain on water security. The government plans to increase supply through desalination…

River levels may become long-term worry in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

The drought has increased transport costs and complicated export logistics as well as electricity generation and water provision for millions of people. It coincides with the end…