International Conference on "Policies for Water and Food Security in the Dry Areas"
24/06/2013-26/06/2013
International Conference on "Policies for Water and Food Security in the Dry Areas"
Sound policies for food security and agricultural water management are critical for national economies and particularly for dryland areas, where water resources are already scarce, and declining rapidly.
The development of such policies requires an assessment of the current state of knowledge; the lessons learned from R&D programs in different countries; and a better understanding of the inter-relationships between water policies, food security, employment and the environment.
Objectives: The conference will examine the effectiveness of current and alternative water and food policy options, and identify strategies to enhance land and water productivity, food security, employment generation on and livelihoods.
- Assess the opportunities and risks associated with current water policies and practices
- Identify trade-offs between different policy objectives (e.g. food security,employment, poverty reduction, environment conservation)
- Examine the impacts of water policies on food security and employment in agriculture, and identify ways to integrate water policies into programs for sustainable development
- Share case studies on policies to enhance adopt on of water-saving technologies
- Promote the use of integrated approaches to increase water productivity in agriculture, and food security in dry areas
Theme 1. Incentives for sustainable and Efficient Water Allocation and Management
Theme 2. Employment Opportunities
Theme 3. Technologies and lessons learned
Theme 2. Employment Opportunities
Theme 3. Technologies and lessons learned
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