Water-DROP Project

Water Development Resources Opportunity Policies for the Water Management in Semi-Arid Areas

General Objective

Water scarcity is recognized by many governments and international organizations among the main challenges to be addressed in order to ensure adequate standards of living for populations worldwide.

Population growth, rapid urbanization and industrialization, the expansion of agriculture and tourism, as well as climate change are all factors which put water under increasing stress. To address these challenges, the Water-DROP project has been designed on the assumption that the main issues to be tackled for efficient water management concern technical-methodological, capacity-building, and normative aspects.

Expected Achievements

• A Decision Support System integrated by a Geographical Information System (DSS-GIS) for the water cycle management adopted and implemented in the four target areas.

• Normative proposals on water management developed, leading to the progressive harmonization of legislation on the issue at Mediterranean level.

• Improved Water Cycle Management in the target areas, including:

  • Reused water in Palestine,

  • Economically improved management of the Italian “Torre Flavia” area (Rome),

  • More efficient water use in three Jordanian communities in Al-Balqa governorate,

  • Reduction of water pollution risk in selected Lebanese rivers and sea-related areas.

Period

Duration: 24 months
From: December 2013
To: December 2015

Financial Data

• Total Budget: € 1,989,519

• Program Contribution: € 1,790,567 (90%)

• Project Co-financing: € 198,952 (10%)