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1 – 10 of 10High 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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272214
ISSN: 2633-304X
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279957
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Tunisia was hit by a severe drought during this year's winter months when most rainfall traditionally occurs. However, the country’s current levels of water stress are also due to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279345
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The Fund channelled investments to farmers, breeders and greenhouse projects, among others. In February, the country’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF)…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278215
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Pakistan's response to water crisis.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB231914
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The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280803
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JORDAN: Water supply pressures will rise further
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES280554
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As well as exposure to the El Nino phenomenon, Peru is one of the Latin American countries most susceptible to climate change. Erratic rainfall patterns threaten agriculture…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283373
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Since South Sudan’s conflict entered its most recent phase in July, humanitarian needs have risen. Donors and relief agencies will prepare for another year of a large-scale…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216905
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The impact of contraception use in countries.