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Measuring and meeting demand for water - experience from Sri Lanka

Until recently, Sri Lanka faced few problems with water scarcity. With industrialisation, however, competition for water resources is increasing, especially in dry areas. Towards its goal of providing safe water for all by 2025, the government has sought to provide water through approaches based on demand.

The Overseas Development Institute has looked at Sri Lanka's ten-year experience with the demand responsive approach (DRA) to identify some advantages and difficulties it presents.

 

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