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Mapping water poverty in Africa using the improved Multidimensional Index of Water Poverty

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This article details the application of the improved Multidimensional Index of Water Poverty, which associates human economic welfare with physical water availability to point out the degree to which water scarcity impacts African populations. The index and its components vary widely across the African continent, suggesting the need for location-specific policy interventions. These findings highlight more specifically a significant disparity in water poverty between more developed but water-scarce countries, located mainly in northern and southern Africa, and water-rich but lower-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

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  • Hatem Jemmali, 2017. "Mapping water poverty in Africa using the improved Multidimensional Index of Water Poverty," International Journal of Water Resources Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 33(4), pages 649-666, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cijwxx:v:33:y:2017:i:4:p:649-666
    DOI: 10.1080/07900627.2016.1219941
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