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Water policy, management, and institutions
The Yellow River Basin (YRB) is the breadbasket of China. Rural areas constitute a major center of grain and cotton production, and, as a result, rural wealth is highly dependent on access to irrigation water.
Management of the Yellow River Basin (YRB) is critical for China’s agricultural production and socioeconomic development.
Water rights and water rights trading
Clearly defined and legally enforceable water rights and responsibilities for water operators and users in an irrigation system are the foundation underlying the incentives for conserving water and improving irrigation efficiency.
Water supply and demand in the Yellow river basin
The second longest river in China after the Yangtze, the Yellow River and its basin (YRB) is the breadbasket of China and the cradle of Chinese civilization.
Water and poverty in China’s Yellow river basin
Rapid economic growth in the Yellow River Basin (YRB) of China has put intense demands on Yellow River waters.