This paper answers the question of how to prioritize investments in water security. It explores the most important aspects for enabling growth and the most significant investments to increase water security. It also provides guidance on how economic considerations can inform the decisions of policy-makers on the allocation of resources to water management. This is a Technical Background Paper, written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
This policy brief explains why it is important to understand the economic value of water security compared to other priorities. It also illustrates how the value of water is determined and describes the different perspectives of States and households. Policy briefs provide policy makers with information on water resources management. They are written by the GWP Technical Committee, a group of internationally recognised professionals in integrated water resources management.
