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Obstacles and Opportunities in the Application of Science and Technology to Development: Summary of Discussion--Geraldine Richmond
Pages 45-46

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... The discussion following a presentation on the role of science and technology in addressing problems of water security focused on water usage in Iran and the United States. Eighty percent of Iran's water is used in agriculture, primarily in rural areas with the lowest literacy rates.
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... One option in dealing with water scarcity is pricing the water for its scarcity value. Training for water conservation only seems to be effective during droughts, and the effectiveness is short lived.
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