Babel: Translating the Middle East
Viewpoint: Data Dead Zone
Sep 26, 2023
Exploring the absence of water data in the Middle East and North Africa region and its consequences on water management. The politicization of water and challenges in data collection, including the suppression of water data by governments and violent actors, hindering effective water management. The use of satellite imagery and local-level assessments to understand water resources and the necessity of comprehensive data for political settlements and sustainable strategies.
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- Conflict and instability in the Middle East have hindered the collection of water data, perpetuating inequitable development and hampering sustainable peace efforts.
- Political conflicts and the politicization of water make sharing water data difficult, necessitating the involvement of UN agencies and development organizations to facilitate data collection and sharing.
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Water data absence in the MENA region
Conflict and instability in the Middle East have hindered the collection of water data, creating a water data dead zone. This absence of data complicates water management strategies, perpetuates inequitable development, and hampers sustainable peace efforts. The Middle East and North Africa region is particularly water-stressed, with 12 out of the 17 most water-stressed countries in the world. Improved water data collection and sharing is crucial in addressing the challenges posed by climate change and conflict in the region.
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