期刊
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
卷 29, 期 1, 页码 125-138出版社
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11269-014-0831-8
关键词
SWOTanalysis; Virtualwater trading; Reverse osmosis desalination; Groundwater extraction; Wastewater reuse
资金
- Africa-Asia University Development Network (AADUN) [RP026-2012G]
- UM/MOHE High Impact Research [H-1600-00-D000047]
- National Key Basic Research Program of China (973) [2014CB046800]
Various scientific and technological based solutions such as virtual water trading, desalination, groundwater extraction and wastewater reuse have been proposed and implemented in many parts of Asia and Africa to relieve water scarcity. This paper applies SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis to examine the suitability of these alternative water solutions to alleviate water scarcity. SWOT analysis proves to be a useful decision making tool as it provides a qualitative approach to simplify multilayer and interdisciplinary problems. The main input for the SWOT analysis consists of knowledge gathered from seven experts in the field of water and environmental sciences. The results show that compared to other solutions, wastewater reuse offers the most desirable qualities as a viable water solution for sustainable water management in Asia and Africa.
作者
我是这篇论文的作者
点击您的名字以认领此论文并将其添加到您的个人资料中。
推荐
暂无数据