Enhancing Water Productivity and Unit Efficiency in Dry Regions of Palestine

Yahya Istaitih; Waleed Zaid

Enhancing Water Productivity and Unit Efficiency in Dry Regions of Palestine

Abstract

Payments for irrigation water (PIW) have gained popularity as an effective approach for protecting and restoring active ecosystems and watershed services. However, the emergence and persistence of these innovative financing tools and governance systems remain poorly understood. Water resources in Palestine are limited and scarce. As a result, there is a growing discussion about "adaptation" in development planning. This is seen to reduce risks associated with resource scarcity, environmental change, and the effects of climate change. The available resources are becoming increasingly limited and require careful management. The purpose of this study is to develop policies and methods for addressing water crises in dry areas. This will involve identifying the technical, social, economic, and political challenges associated with water scarcity and sustainable water management. To accomplish this, we will rely on secondary data and literature reviews from international sources such as ICARDA, as well as national experiments like NARC. We will also collect secondary data from previous studies and analyze the results to gain a better understanding of our strengths and weaknesses. By taking this approach, we hope to develop effective solutions to managing water resources in dry areas. A comprehensive study was conducted to examine the current state of water scarcity in dry areas, with a particular focus on Palestine (WBG), under different water conditions. The findings indicate an urgent requirement for more information and data on the characteristics of various water management methods to assess the water status and devise national water strategies for the inhabitants of (WBG). The study also delved into elucidating policies and adaptation techniques for agriculture in dry areas, grappling with a shortfall of water resources.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Urban and Regional Planning (Other), Agricultural Water Management

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Yahya Istaitih This is me
0000-0003-2263-3741
Palestine

Waleed Zaid ^*
0000-0002-6217-9478
Türkiye

Early Pub Date

January 22, 2025

Publication Date

January 15, 2025

Submission Date

October 11, 2024

Acceptance Date

January 5, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 1 Number: 8

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https://izlik.org/JA74UX55ZW

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APA

Istaitih, Y., & Zaid, W. (2025). Enhancing Water Productivity and Unit Efficiency in Dry Regions of Palestine. International Journal of Water Management and Diplomacy, 1(8), 32-49. https://izlik.org/JA74UX55ZW

AMA

1.Istaitih Y, Zaid W. Enhancing Water Productivity and Unit Efficiency in Dry Regions of Palestine. IJWMD. 2025;1(8):32-49. https://izlik.org/JA74UX55ZW

Chicago

Istaitih, Yahya, and Waleed Zaid. 2025. “Enhancing Water Productivity and Unit Efficiency in Dry Regions of Palestine”. International Journal of Water Management and Diplomacy 1 (8): 32-49. https://izlik.org/JA74UX55ZW.

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Istaitih Y, Zaid W (January 1, 2025) Enhancing Water Productivity and Unit Efficiency in Dry Regions of Palestine. International Journal of Water Management and Diplomacy 1 8 32–49.

IEEE

[1]Y. Istaitih and W. Zaid, “Enhancing Water Productivity and Unit Efficiency in Dry Regions of Palestine”, IJWMD, vol. 1, no. 8, pp. 32–49, Jan. 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA74UX55ZW

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Istaitih, Yahya - Zaid, Waleed. “Enhancing Water Productivity and Unit Efficiency in Dry Regions of Palestine”. International Journal of Water Management and Diplomacy 1/8 (January 1, 2025): 32-49. https://izlik.org/JA74UX55ZW.

JAMA

1.Istaitih Y, Zaid W. Enhancing Water Productivity and Unit Efficiency in Dry Regions of Palestine. IJWMD. 2025;1:32–49.

MLA

Istaitih, Yahya, and Waleed Zaid. “Enhancing Water Productivity and Unit Efficiency in Dry Regions of Palestine”. International Journal of Water Management and Diplomacy, vol. 1, no. 8, Jan. 2025, pp. 32-49, https://izlik.org/JA74UX55ZW.

Vancouver

1.Yahya Istaitih, Waleed Zaid. Enhancing Water Productivity and Unit Efficiency in Dry Regions of Palestine. IJWMD [Internet]. 2025 Jan. 1;1(8):32-49. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA74UX55ZW