Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) as a process has enthused a range
of positive inter... more Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) as a process has enthused a range of positive international debate following its becoming the one paradigm being globally promoted by institutions and water professionals to answer to the multi- dimensional, multi-sectoral and multi-regional water issues. Despite it becoming a commonplace concept in many countries that seek to address critical water resource management issues and water shortages, the extent to which it is being adopted in the affluent State of Qatar remains unknown with little evidence to indicate that progress has been achieved in embracing an IWRM plan that is attuned to Qatar’s needs. This study explored the perception of IWRM and the factors impeding the adoption of Integrated Water Resource Management as a process for managing the water resources and addressing the critical water-shortage problems in Qatar. A comprehensive qualitative literature review was carried out to seek out critical information about the subject of IWRM. Several challenges and barriers were identified from literature and used in exploratory interviews with industry experts in Qatar to investigate the relevance of each. A survey questionnaire was prepared and commissioned with water experts and practitioners from various backgrounds ranging from government representatives, property developers, consultants and contractors who are all involved in water development and management. The interviews were prudent to help identify the level of awareness and the top three factors hindering the adoption and application of IWRM in Qatar. The results revealed that participants were mostly familiar with the concept of IWRM however only 40% said they were well-versed. The results also indicated that human capacity building (80%) is the number one reason preventing a full-fledge development of IWRM followed by the fragmental and piecemeal approach towards managing water resources (60%) and lastly, the ineffective management of water-related data and information (50%). The clear majority felt that the current legal framework in place comprised of policies and legislation that promote that concept of IWRM. The study also showed an urgent need in Qatar for education and promotion of IWRM concepts and principles at the level of water practitioners as well as the civil society and general public. In conclusion recommendations on improvements, emphasis and strategic direction to attain IWRM plan in Qatar were drawn out and discussed.
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) as a process has enthused a range
of positive inter... more Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) as a process has enthused a range of positive international debate following its becoming the one paradigm being globally promoted by institutions and water professionals to answer to the multi- dimensional, multi-sectoral and multi-regional water issues. Despite it becoming a commonplace concept in many countries that seek to address critical water resource management issues and water shortages, the extent to which it is being adopted in the affluent State of Qatar remains unknown with little evidence to indicate that progress has been achieved in embracing an IWRM plan that is attuned to Qatar’s needs. This study explored the perception of IWRM and the factors impeding the adoption of Integrated Water Resource Management as a process for managing the water resources and addressing the critical water-shortage problems in Qatar. A comprehensive qualitative literature review was carried out to seek out critical information about the subject of IWRM. Several challenges and barriers were identified from literature and used in exploratory interviews with industry experts in Qatar to investigate the relevance of each. A survey questionnaire was prepared and commissioned with water experts and practitioners from various backgrounds ranging from government representatives, property developers, consultants and contractors who are all involved in water development and management. The interviews were prudent to help identify the level of awareness and the top three factors hindering the adoption and application of IWRM in Qatar. The results revealed that participants were mostly familiar with the concept of IWRM however only 40% said they were well-versed. The results also indicated that human capacity building (80%) is the number one reason preventing a full-fledge development of IWRM followed by the fragmental and piecemeal approach towards managing water resources (60%) and lastly, the ineffective management of water-related data and information (50%). The clear majority felt that the current legal framework in place comprised of policies and legislation that promote that concept of IWRM. The study also showed an urgent need in Qatar for education and promotion of IWRM concepts and principles at the level of water practitioners as well as the civil society and general public. In conclusion recommendations on improvements, emphasis and strategic direction to attain IWRM plan in Qatar were drawn out and discussed.
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of positive international debate following its becoming the one paradigm being
globally promoted by institutions and water professionals to answer to the multi-
dimensional, multi-sectoral and multi-regional water issues. Despite it becoming a
commonplace concept in many countries that seek to address critical water resource
management issues and water shortages, the extent to which it is being adopted in
the affluent State of Qatar remains unknown with little evidence to indicate that
progress has been achieved in embracing an IWRM plan that is attuned to Qatar’s
needs.
This study explored the perception of IWRM and the factors impeding the adoption of
Integrated Water Resource Management as a process for managing the water
resources and addressing the critical water-shortage problems in Qatar. A
comprehensive qualitative literature review was carried out to seek out critical
information about the subject of IWRM. Several challenges and barriers were
identified from literature and used in exploratory interviews with industry experts in
Qatar to investigate the relevance of each. A survey questionnaire was prepared and
commissioned with water experts and practitioners from various backgrounds
ranging from government representatives, property developers, consultants and
contractors who are all involved in water development and management.
The interviews were prudent to help identify the level of awareness and the top three
factors hindering the adoption and application of IWRM in Qatar. The results revealed
that participants were mostly familiar with the concept of IWRM however only 40%
said they were well-versed. The results also indicated that human capacity building
(80%) is the number one reason preventing a full-fledge development of IWRM
followed by the fragmental and piecemeal approach towards managing water
resources (60%) and lastly, the ineffective management of water-related data and
information (50%). The clear majority felt that the current legal framework in place
comprised of policies and legislation that promote that concept of IWRM. The study
also showed an urgent need in Qatar for education and promotion of IWRM concepts
and principles at the level of water practitioners as well as the civil society and general
public.
In conclusion recommendations on improvements, emphasis and strategic direction
to attain IWRM plan in Qatar were drawn out and discussed.
of positive international debate following its becoming the one paradigm being
globally promoted by institutions and water professionals to answer to the multi-
dimensional, multi-sectoral and multi-regional water issues. Despite it becoming a
commonplace concept in many countries that seek to address critical water resource
management issues and water shortages, the extent to which it is being adopted in
the affluent State of Qatar remains unknown with little evidence to indicate that
progress has been achieved in embracing an IWRM plan that is attuned to Qatar’s
needs.
This study explored the perception of IWRM and the factors impeding the adoption of
Integrated Water Resource Management as a process for managing the water
resources and addressing the critical water-shortage problems in Qatar. A
comprehensive qualitative literature review was carried out to seek out critical
information about the subject of IWRM. Several challenges and barriers were
identified from literature and used in exploratory interviews with industry experts in
Qatar to investigate the relevance of each. A survey questionnaire was prepared and
commissioned with water experts and practitioners from various backgrounds
ranging from government representatives, property developers, consultants and
contractors who are all involved in water development and management.
The interviews were prudent to help identify the level of awareness and the top three
factors hindering the adoption and application of IWRM in Qatar. The results revealed
that participants were mostly familiar with the concept of IWRM however only 40%
said they were well-versed. The results also indicated that human capacity building
(80%) is the number one reason preventing a full-fledge development of IWRM
followed by the fragmental and piecemeal approach towards managing water
resources (60%) and lastly, the ineffective management of water-related data and
information (50%). The clear majority felt that the current legal framework in place
comprised of policies and legislation that promote that concept of IWRM. The study
also showed an urgent need in Qatar for education and promotion of IWRM concepts
and principles at the level of water practitioners as well as the civil society and general
public.
In conclusion recommendations on improvements, emphasis and strategic direction
to attain IWRM plan in Qatar were drawn out and discussed.