Constraints and potential for efficient inter-sectoral water allocations in Tanzania

Physics and Chemistry of the Earth

Volumn 28, Issue 20-27, 2003, Pages 839-851

  Kashaigili, Japhet J ^a   Kadigi, Reuben M J ^a   Sokile, Charles S ^a   Mahoo, Henry F ^a  

^a SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE   (Tanzania)

Author keywords

Allocation devices; Inter sectoral water allocation; River basin management; Water demand

Indexed keywords

CATCHMENTS; GROUNDWATER RESOURCES; POPULATION STATISTICS; RIVERS;

WATER DEMANDS;

WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS;

RESOURCE ALLOCATION; RIVER BASIN; WATER MANAGEMENT; WATER USE;

TANZANIA;

EID: 0141975740     PISSN: 14747065     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.pce.2003.08.005     Document Type: Article

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