Ex-Post Evaluation of The Algerian SWRO Desalination PPP Program

Mikhail Miklyaev, Glenn Jenkins () and Precious P. Adeshina ()
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Precious P. Adeshina: Cambridge Resources International Inc.

No 2022-14, Development Discussion Papers from JDI Executive Programs

Abstract: The ever-increasing population and a decrease in available fresh water resources have resulted in continued water scarcity globally. The situation is worse in certain areas than others, especially in countries and regions with limited water resources. Being a desert country that lacks many rivers and other natural water resources together with continuous increase in population, Algeria faces significant challenges in accessing fresh water. The gap in the demand and supply of water affects households and agriculture, which significantly depends on irrigation for successful operations. The impact of the water supply deficit is being felt across the country and in major cities, such as Algiers and Oran. Although Algeria has employed desalination technology to meet the water shortage challenge in the past, most of the water produced using the technology has only been able to meet the water needs in the oil and steel industries. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of some of these large-scale investments and assess them in light of their effectiveness in teams of their cost and their ability to meet the water supply shortages in Algeria.

Keywords: Algeria; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Water Desalination; Public Private Partnership (PPP); Water Shortage (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D61 I38 L95 O55 Q25 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 77 Pages
Date: 2022-08-04
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