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India’s tectonic shift in water policy Vol 13, Issue 5 (May 2012)

India needs a completely new approach to managing its water resources. Planning Commission member Mihir Shah shares his blueprint for success.

REFORMERS Vol 13, Issue 5 (May 2012)

At the Global Water Summit in Rome last month, Mihir Shah of India’s Planning Commission outlined proposals for significant reforms of the Indian water sector.

ASIA WATER IN BRIEF Vol 13, Issue 4 (April 2012)

The International Finance Corporation is considering an equity investment of up to $24 million in Indian water project developer Doshion Limited.

SCARCITY MATTERS Vol 13, Issue 4 (April 2012)

India’s Supreme Court waded into the country’s water resource debate on 27 March by issuing a directive to the central government to take forward the grand national river inter-linking project.

ASIA WATER IN BRIEF Vol 13, Issue 3 (March 2012)

The Mumbai government has shelved the idea of desalination – at least for the time being – saying that it is too costly.

ASIA WATER IN BRIEF Vol 13, Issue 2 (February 2012)

The International Finance Corporation is considering an investment of up to $17 million in Norwegian desalination company Aqualyng in order to support the development of its Chinese business.

COUNTER-REFORMATION Vol 13, Issue 2 (February 2012)

Ireland and India both announced public consultation phases ahead of sweeping water reform packages this month.

India’s fresh approach to water management Vol 13, Issue 2 (February 2012)

The private sector is set to play a more prominent role in water services provision in India under new plans drafted by the water ministry. Disparate responsibilities could make implementation tricky.

ASIA WATER IN BRIEF Vol 13, Issue 1 (January 2012)

India’s infrastructure debt fund is to be launched by the end of February.

Indian capital city plays catch-up Vol 13, Issue 1 (January 2012)

Delhi is making up for lost time as it prepares to tender a clutch of water supply PPPs.