Middle East Water Forum

Founder: Dr. Hazim El-Naser
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By dr-hazim-el-naser-1 | Categories: Water Articles | 1st September 2019
I have just arrived back from World Water Week, held every year in Stockholm. As one of the main focal points for global water issues, there was a lot to discuss. Here is what I took away from the eve… More
dr-hazim-el-naser-1
thank you Christopher for an amazing useful article
susan-muller
Thanks for sharing the summary of such important event
That is very interesting and if they will really change such poor policies then we can say, yes we are in the right direction.

An average of 56% of subsidies are captured by the wealthiest 20% of the population while a mere 6% is captured by the poorest 20%. This is going to lead to some big changes in policy.

I hope we will see changes in the near future, let us see...
dr-hazim-el-naser-1
Thank you Susan-Muller: I agree with you and would like to add, if we keep pressing then we will make the change
mike-porue
Nice and great decision.
Hope we see improvement in the neat future.
thank you for sharing the overview
By undefined | Categories: Water Articles | 24th August 2019 | Edit | Delete
In many countries of the Middle East, there are still inadequate capacities concerning the treatment and reuse of wastewater, despite water scarcity and the existing demand in agriculture. In Le… More
hassan-aboelnga
thanks Dr. Armin for sharing such important project. I would appreciate sharing the results on the forum. good luck
By undefined | Categories: Water Articles | 4th August 2019 | Edit | Delete
Water from a Stone: Jordanians Stretch Meager Resources to Sustain Syrian Refugees By Kathy Sullivan Zaatari village lies just south of Jordan’s border with Syria, where small villages are… More
By raya | Categories: Water Articles | 24th July 2019
Journal Paper by Raya A. Al-Masri, Jonathan Chenoweth, and Richard J. Murphy Environmental Science and Policy, Volume 100, October 2019, Pages 192-204   ABSTRACT The Water-Energy Nex… More
dr-hazim-el-naser-1
Well done Raya, this is the kind of research we would like to see in the ME. Actually we are among the least regions when it comes to research related to Water-Energy and Food Nexus.
yousef-elamer
That is a very useful paper, I am doing research in Nexus and found very nice publication in the MEWF. Thank you for your contribution.
Yousef
raya
Thanks Yousef. Would love to read more about your research on the nexus, hopefully through your contribution to the MEWF.
Raya
By undefined | Categories: Water Articles | 21st July 2019 | Edit | Delete
Decentralised Wastewater Management for Adaptation to Climate Change in Jordan (ACC-Project)  1.0 Introduction  The Jordan Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI) in close cooperation… More
moner-farag
Thanks for sharing such nice paper.
Moner
martuot
This is really a very strong study. Thank for the German government for helping our country.
They are honest and the best partners that our government should work with.
Thank you guys for sharing this paper. Honestly when i see this forum and the publications I see that we are going high and high.
Marti.
dr-hazim-el-naser-1
This the kind of technologies we need to combat climate change. Thanks to the orgnizatoins and teams who prepared such an important study
hosin-almasak
GIZ is the best, they are working hard to help us
thank you GIZ.
By undefined | Categories: Water Articles | 12th July 2019 | Edit | Delete
Dr. Hazim El-Naser Chairman of the Middle East Water Forum Former Minister of Water and Irrigation / Jordan Former Minister of Agriculture / Jordan Former Member of the Jordanian Parliamen… More
michael-dorschi
Very Nice article. I have enjoyed reading and learning more info about what is going in the Arab Region.
Thank you Dr. Hazim for such nice contribution.
Michael
bashar
Although the article is not long but contains great information about the groundwater in the Arab region. A very rich and interesting subject
Thank you Dr. Hazem Al-Nasser, the expert and the great teacher
dr-fadel-alborai
Very nice article Dr. Hazim,
You are a great person and like to read all your publication.
When i see that you are the owner of this system then i know it should be nice and it is really more than nice.
I have never seen something organized and clean like this system.
I wish you all the success
Dr. Fadel
dr-hazim-el-naser-1
Dr Fadel, We need your contribution to the Middle East Water Forum
dr-hazim-el-naser-1
Thank you Michael Dorschi, we need your valuable contribution
hassan-aboelnga
Great article Dr. Hazim on one of the important topics on water security. GW in the region is out of sight, out of mind that needs new policies and agreements on this transboundary resource.
safaelnaser
a very valuable article with long term vision and scientific assessment of the current situation, all the best
omer
I like reading this article and learn more about the water issue in the Arab Region.
That is great article and hope we can learn from it and try to fix such great issues.
Thank you Dr. Hazim El-Naser for writing such article. I also like your forum, it is so nice one... Congratulation.
Omer
laila-1
Wonderfull article, I will contribute to this forum.
I was looking for such forum since long time and finally I am happy to find such a wonderful one to share ideas and contribute. All the best for your guys, great job
Laila from USA
dr-hazim-el-naser
Dear Liala-1
Welcome to MEWF, looking forward to your contribution
saddam-khleifat
Many thanks Dr Hazim for the interesting and valuable topic. To add to your article, proper governance on the national and sectoral level is a key issue. Water utilities in the Arab region are controlled by the central government in terms of tariff and investments and thus highly affecting utility performance.
An effective and independent regulatory framework can support improving efficiency and protect both water utilities and customers. On the national level, regulatory entities can protect water utilities by proposing fair tariff to ensure cost recovery of the utility which will result improved level of service and sustainability of investments. This will be implemented under a performance monitoring scheme to ensure utilities are operated in the most efficient way.
On the sectoral level, regulator will provide a base for and improved PPPs by supporting utilities in selecting proper PPP model, preparing contracts, and setting performance targets. The regulator is a key factor to ensure risks are shared between utilities and the private sector and this will promote for an effective partnership with the private sector which will be reflected on utility operation and level of service.
By undefined | Categories: Water Articles | 6th July 2019 | Edit | Delete
Both the public and the private sectors face challenges accessing capital and financing for climate resilience projects, as well as justifying the upfront costs. The term “resilient” refer… More
By undefined | Categories: Water Articles | 30th June 2019 | Edit | Delete
The debate on regulatory issues in the telecommunications and energy sector has started in Lebanon, but instead of residing in economy, it took a political turn. Regulation cannot accomplish anything … More
By undefined | Categories: Water Articles | 23rd June 2019 | Edit | Delete
It has become indisputable that the current volume of international migration is unprecedented, increasing, and with prpfound, global humanitarian imact.  Please click here to view or dow… More
dr-hazim-el-naser-1
Amazing article! In particular the impact on fragile economies like Jordan and Lebanon
sami
Such a nice study i really enjoyed reading It.
This Forum is amazing!!!
Thanks for all the work.
Sami
ahmed-saed-masri
Nice article,
I am really so impressed to see such system in the middle east. I have seen a lot of forums and websites. But to be honest and I hope the management team allow me to say this: This is NUMBER ONE, this is the best system I have ever seen. I hope I can support you guys and contribute in my field and experiences. Thank you for the nice work.
Ahmed Almasri
dr-hazim-el-naser-1
Dear Ahmed: Thanks for the nice words. We are trying to contact you through your hotmail but it comes back. please provide us with another email adrress if possible: Info@mewf.de
By undefined | Categories: Water Articles | 6th June 2019 | Edit | Delete
There is abundant evidence that water-related investments have a major impact on growth and poverty reduction. I would like to share briefly some of my thoughts on, first, what needs to be done and, s… More