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Singapores journey during the past 45 years is an outstanding example that, in spite ofmultiple hardships, pragmatic policies, clear visions, long-term planning, forward-looking strategies and political will, as well as a relentless urge to improve, can result instrong foundations for sustainable development. This book describesthe journey of Singapores development and the fundamental role that water has had in shaping it. What makes this case so unique is that the quest for self-sufficiency in terms of water availability in a fast-changing urbancontext has been crucialto the way development policies and agendas have been planned throughout the years. Theauthors analyse plans, policies, institutions, laws and regulations, water demand and water supply strategies, water quality and water conservation considerations, partnerships and importance of the media. They assess overall how all these issues haveevolvedin responseto thedynamic needs of the city-state. The study of Singapore shows how a dynamic society can address development without losing its focus on the environment. In the city-state, environmental concerns in general, and water concerns in particular, have played a major role in its transformation from a third word to a first world country.How and whythis transformation took place is the main focus of this authoritative book.
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