Water resources management to achieve sustainable development in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan are based on the principles of innovative management and this trend is the basis of transition to a sustainable green economy. In this regard, sustainable water management become one of the most important factors to build an inclusive society and to achieve sustainable management in state...

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Main Author: Elshan Ahmadov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Sustainable Futures
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266618882030023X
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description Azerbaijan are based on the principles of innovative management and this trend is the basis of transition to a sustainable green economy. In this regard, sustainable water management become one of the most important factors to build an inclusive society and to achieve sustainable management in state. National Program for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development in Azerbaijan covers the periods of 2004-–2018, 2018–2025. One of the sections of the Program is fully devoted to water policy issues. At the present stage, for the sustainable development of the region, it is necessary to ensure the country's water safety by improving the efficiency of water management and consumption. In this paper my objective is to analyze the water management in Azerbaijan. In particular, the degree of efficiency of the institutions and the tariff structure to give recommendations for future development. I argue that public policy should be focused on identifying those factors that seek effective management of water resources, uncover several laws, ensuring sustainable development. Furthermore, I take into account that in order to achieve sustainable management an integrated approach to the urban water supply, irrigation needs, industry, water tariffs and its secondary use, the impact of water on export potential is key factor. Finally, I analyzed transboundary water cooperation within regional context as Azerbaijan, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Azerbaijan-EU and Azerbaijan-UN partnership on the water field. The method of the research is based on a technical-legal analysis of the statistical data on water sector in Azerbaijan, which is drawn up by the Cabinet of Ministers, Ministry of Economy, Water Resources Agency (WRA), Ministry of Emergency Situations, and other regulatory authorities such as Azersu, Amelioration and irrigation institutions. Further the irrigation and water demand figures analyzed in detail.
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spelling doaj.art-7bd2c70efdec4ff4bbdfd791496b1fd22022-12-21T22:41:23ZengElsevierSustainable Futures2666-18882020-01-012100030Water resources management to achieve sustainable development in AzerbaijanElshan Ahmadov0Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Department of Sustainable Development Management. 74, Lermontov str., Baku, AZ 1001, Azerbaijan Republic; Azerbaijan State University of Economics. Department of EconomicsAzerbaijan are based on the principles of innovative management and this trend is the basis of transition to a sustainable green economy. In this regard, sustainable water management become one of the most important factors to build an inclusive society and to achieve sustainable management in state. National Program for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development in Azerbaijan covers the periods of 2004-–2018, 2018–2025. One of the sections of the Program is fully devoted to water policy issues. At the present stage, for the sustainable development of the region, it is necessary to ensure the country's water safety by improving the efficiency of water management and consumption. In this paper my objective is to analyze the water management in Azerbaijan. In particular, the degree of efficiency of the institutions and the tariff structure to give recommendations for future development. I argue that public policy should be focused on identifying those factors that seek effective management of water resources, uncover several laws, ensuring sustainable development. Furthermore, I take into account that in order to achieve sustainable management an integrated approach to the urban water supply, irrigation needs, industry, water tariffs and its secondary use, the impact of water on export potential is key factor. Finally, I analyzed transboundary water cooperation within regional context as Azerbaijan, Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Azerbaijan-EU and Azerbaijan-UN partnership on the water field. The method of the research is based on a technical-legal analysis of the statistical data on water sector in Azerbaijan, which is drawn up by the Cabinet of Ministers, Ministry of Economy, Water Resources Agency (WRA), Ministry of Emergency Situations, and other regulatory authorities such as Azersu, Amelioration and irrigation institutions. Further the irrigation and water demand figures analyzed in detail.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266618882030023XAzerbaijanSustainable developmentWater resources managementGreen economyWater supplyTransboundary water
spellingShingle Elshan Ahmadov
Water resources management to achieve sustainable development in Azerbaijan
Sustainable Futures
Azerbaijan
Sustainable development
Water resources management
Green economy
Water supply
Transboundary water
title Water resources management to achieve sustainable development in Azerbaijan
title_full Water resources management to achieve sustainable development in Azerbaijan
title_fullStr Water resources management to achieve sustainable development in Azerbaijan
title_full_unstemmed Water resources management to achieve sustainable development in Azerbaijan
title_short Water resources management to achieve sustainable development in Azerbaijan
title_sort water resources management to achieve sustainable development in azerbaijan
topic Azerbaijan
Sustainable development
Water resources management
Green economy
Water supply
Transboundary water
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