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Post-1980 water policy in China

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This article reviews water policy in China since 1980. Four periods are considered: the 1980s, 1990-1998, 1998-2009 and after 2009. Based on an introduction of the broader context and the main water issues in each period, the key water policies are discussed and analyzed. Since 1980, China's water policies have experienced dramatic changes: trying to improve benefits in the face of criticism for low efficiency in the 1980s; allocating large investments acknowledging the important role of water for the economy of the country during 1990-1998; redefining the water-human relationship during 1998-2008; and providing the strictest water resources management as the definitive solution after 2009. The article presents a full range of policy solutions from infrastructure construction to non-structural instruments and from water resources development to water resources management.

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  • Dajun Shen, 2014. "Post-1980 water policy in China," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 30(4), pages 714-727, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:30:y:2014:i:4:p:714-727
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2014.909310
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    1. Olivia Jensen & Xudong Yu, 2016. "Wastewater reuse in Beijing: an evolving hybrid system," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(4), pages 590-610, July.

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