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Farmers Call on Mexican President to Take Immediate Measures to Confront Drought
24 Apr 2013 - 07:50 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, MEXICO CITY — Alfonso Ramírez Cuéllar, leader of Mexico’s El Barzón agricultural movement, is calling on President Enrique Peña Nieto to take immediate measures to confront the drought affecting the country.
Peru Commits $219 Million to Water This Year
23 Apr 2013 - 10:02 by Local Press Report
LIMA (Bernama.com) — Peruvian authorities have committed $219 million USD in potable water and sanitation projects to be executed under a public works scheme in 2013 year-to-date, according to figures from Peru's Econo
Cash-Strapped Pakistani Government Puts Agricultural Subsidy on Hold
16 Apr 2013 - 07:39 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan’s interim government has put on hold $165.5 million USD in subsidies for agricultural tubewells, citing financial constraints.
Chinese Government Sends $19 Million for Drought Relief
18 Mar 2013 - 07:45 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BEIJING, China — In response to widespread drought in southern and southwestern China, the Chinese Finance Ministry last week announced that the government would spend over $19 million USD for drought relief.
Egypt Seeks Indian Investment in Water Sector
13 Mar 2013 - 10:21 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — An Egyptian delegation headed by President Mohamed Morsi plans to offer a portfolio of public-private partnership (PPP) water and sanitation projects to Indian investors during a visit to New Delhi
Ukraine Cabinet Allocates $1.1 Billion for Sevastopol Water
1 Mar 2013 - 08:46 by Local Press Report
KYIV (Kyiv Post) — The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated more than $1.1 billion USD to provide Sevastopol with drinking water from the Mizhhirske reservoir. A relevant instruction No.
Environmental Emergency Declared at Paraguay’s Lake Ypacarai
4 Feb 2013 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ASUNCION, Paraguay — The meeting last week between President Federico Franco and representatives of national water company ESSAP, originally intended to focus on water sector investment, instead resulted in a new decla
Cholera Outbreak Worsening in Guinea-Bissau
14 Nov 2012 - 10:32 by Local Press Report
BISSAU (IRIN) — As cholera case rates decline in Guinea and Sierra Leone, they are on the rise in Guinea-Bissau, with 1,500 cases reported and nine deaths as of November 11, according to the Ministry of Health.&
Israel Comptroller Criticizes Tariff Hikes
24 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Israel, JERUSALEM — The first portion of Israeli State Comptroller Joseph Shapira’s annual report offers strong criticism of Israel’s Water Authority over a 30 percent hike in water rates since 2010.
Conagua Will Not Block Tamaulipas Pipeline
17 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Mexico, CIUDAD VICTORIA — Mexico’s National Water Commission (Conagua) is not blocking construction of the second Guadalupe-Victoria pipeline for the Tamaulipas state capital, Ciudad Victoria, Conagua Tamaulipas representat
Jordan Looks to Decrease Water Subsidies
12 Sep 2012 - 10:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AMMAN, Jordan — The Jordanian government is currently preparing a new water pricing plan that is meant to reduce subsidies, according to government officials.
Botswana Funding Could Help Bail Out Zimbabwean Agriculture
7 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ZIMBABWE, HARARE — Zimbabwe and Botswana have signed a $64.3 million USD memorandum of understanding, part of which is expected to go the agriculture sector.
Egyptian Villagers Protest Water Contamination in Menoufiya; Government Announces $1.3 Billion USD for Water, Sanitation
23 Aug 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Villagers in the Nile Delta governorate of Menoufiya locked visiting Health Minister Mohammed Mustafa and Governor Ashraf Helal in a hospital room on August 21 in protest over a new water contamina
Pakistan Releases $63 Million USD to Complete Kachhi Canal
10 Aug 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Pakistani government has decided to fast-track work on the long awaited Kachhi Canal project in Balochistan province, which has been stalled by official apathy and violence involving militants
Chile Declares 108 Districts in Agricultural Emergency Due to Drought
8 Aug 2012 - 08:24 by Local Press Report
SANTIAGO (I Love Chile) — An “agricultural emergency” was declared by the Comisión Nacional de Riego in 108 communes across Chile, given the harmful effects of three years of drought from the
Czech Utilities Can Raise “Reasonable Profit” Margins by 5 Percent Each Year
19 Jul 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — The “fair” or “reasonable” profit margin that Czech utilities are allowed to include in water prices can be raised by up to 5 percent per year under new regulations issued by the Finance Ministry.&
Egypt Spends $50 Million USD for Water, Sanitation in Alexandria and Matrouh
15 May 2012 - 15:42 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Egyptian government last week announced $50 million USD in funding for drinking water projects in Alexandria and Marsa Matrouh governorates.
Israeli Government Cowered to Big Business, Increased Prices Result
7 May 2012 - 09:53 by Local Press Report
TEL AVIV (Ha'aretz (Israel)) — Full Story - The Israeli government cowered before the power of big busi
Albania Signs $129 Million USD in Agreements
28 Mar 2012 - 16:43 by Local Press Report
TIRANA (Balkan Insight) — The EU delegation in Tirana said in a statement that Albania’s Finance Ministry, Transport Ministry and water and sewage authorities had signed five financing and loan agreements.
Thai Constitutional Court to Rule on Executive Decrees
28 Feb 2012 - 22:50 by Local Press Report
Bangkok (Thai News Agency) — Thailand’s Constitution Court was set to rule on the constitutionality of two executive decrees allowing the government to borrow $8.6 billion USD in loans and to transfer the debt of the Financi
Cabinet Approves $10.9 Billion USD for Infrastructure and Water Management
10 Jan 2012 - 10:54 by Local Press Report
Bangkok (Reuters) — Thailand’s cabinet has approved a budget of $10.9 billion USD for infrastructure and water management. The move aims to restore investor confidence and avert a repeat of the recent flood crisis.
Government Commits $50 Million USD to Rehabilitate Water, Sanitation in Harare
14 Nov 2011 - 08:31 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ZIMBABWE, HARARE — The Zimbabwean government has agreed to set aside at least $50 million USD to rehabilitate the water and sanitation systems in the capital city, the Water Ministry announced early this month.
Lviv Vodokanal Unable to Repay World Bank Loan
26 Oct 2011 - 09:19 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Ukraine, LVIV — Ukraine‘s Lviv Vodokanal (Water Supply Company) is unable to repay an $800,000 USD loan to the World Bank, which was approved to fund rehabilitation of the city’s water supply system.
Putrajaya Spends $375.5 Million USD for IWK’s Operations
11 Oct 2011 - 09:19 by Local Press Report
KUALA LUMPUR (The Malaysian Insider) — Putrajaya has spent some $375.5 million USD to sustain Indah Water Konsortium’s (IWK) operations after nationalizing the sewerage company in 2000.
Aliyev Orders Additional Steps to Improve Supply in Sabirabad
31 Aug 2011 - 09:20 by Local Press Report
BAKU (Trend News Agency (Azerbaijan)) — Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev signed an order for additional measures to be taken to improve water supply in Sabirabad district.
Uzbekistan to Receive $155 Million USD in Loans From South Korea
31 Aug 2011 - 09:10 by Local Press Report
TASHKENT (Central Asia Newswire) — South Korea is lending Uzbekistan a total of $155 million USD to support economic and social development in the country.
Program Funding Cleans Indonesian Town’s Water Supply
23 Aug 2011 - 10:54 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Indonesia, JAKARTA — A growing number of residents of Banjarmasin, the capital of Indonesia’s South Kalimantan province, have access to clean water thanks to funding from the National Community Empowerment Program (P
Ashdod Desal Plant Project Gets License
15 Aug 2011 - 17:39 by Local Press Report
JERUSALEM (Water World) — The Finance Ministry has granted Israeli national water company Mekorot a license for the desalination plant at Ashdod, the country’s fifth such facility.
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Says Construction of Waterworks Is Vital
10 Aug 2011 - 09:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Construction of waterworks facilities must be a top priority, Kyrgyz Prime Minister Almazbek Atambaev said.
Finance Ministry Stalling on Desal Plant Expansion
8 Aug 2011 - 16:19 by Local Press Report
TEL AVIV (Globes (Israel)) — Israel’s Finance Ministry has delayed implementing the January cabinet decision to expand desalination plants in the country, with production expansion now nearly six months behind schedule.
Kantale Water Supply Plant Capacity to Be Increased
26 Jul 2011 - 09:07 by Local Press Report
COLOMBO (Sunday Observer (Sri Lanka)) — The Kantale water supply plant’s distribution capacity will be increased from 5.5 to 12 million gallons per day, using additional water drawn from the Mahaweli River, according to an official of th
Palmahim, Hadera to Increase Water Production
13 Jun 2011 - 23:08 by Local Press Report
TEL AVIV (Jerusalem Post (Israel)) — The desalination plants at Palmahim and Hadera will temporarily increase water production by 10-20 million cubic meters per year by the end of 2013, the Finance Ministry said.
New Law Requires Public Institutions to Use Recycled Water
13 Jun 2011 - 23:12 by Local Press Report
TEL AVIV (Jerusalem Post (Israel)) — The Knesset Internal Affairs and Environmental Committee has approved a bill that would require public institutions to use recycled water, according to committee head Amnon Cohen.
EIB Signs $205 Million USD Finance Contract for Sorek Desal Plant
6 Jun 2011 - 14:03 by Local Press Report
SOREK (European Investment Bank/Israel 21c) — The European Investment Bank signed a $204.6 million USD finance contract with Sorek Desalination Ltd. for design and construction of the Sorek reverse osmosis seawater desalination plant.
Egypt Offers PPP Projects to Bahraini, Emirati Companies
16 May 2011 - 13:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — Egypt has offered a number of public-private-partnership (PPP) projects in the infrastructure sector to Emirati and Bahraini companies, according to sources in the Ministry of Finance.
Egypt Reopens Tendering Process for PPP Projects
2 May 2011 - 15:14 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
CAIRO, Egypt — The Egyptian government last week reopened the tendering process for wastewater treatment projects, according to the Ministry of Finance.
Still No Cash for Zimbabwe’s Dams
11 Apr 2011 - 12:44 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ZIMBABWE, BULAWAYO — Zimbabwe’s water problems are far from being solved after revelations that the Water Resources Development and Management Ministry is still struggling to get funds from the Ministry of Finance fo
ADB Lends $90 Million USD for Jaffna, Kilinochchi Water and Sanitation Project
15 Feb 2011 - 10:35 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $90 million USD for implementation of the Jaffna and Kilinochchi Water Supply and Sanitation project.
Israeli Government Intervenes in Desalination Dispute
7 Feb 2011 - 13:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
TEL AVIV, Israel — The Israeli government has passed an emergency desalination water plan designed to ensure adequate supplies to Israelis.
Selangor Again Offers $1.9 Billion USD for State Water Assets
10 Jan 2011 - 15:25 by Local Press Report
Malaysia, KUALA LUMPUR (The Malaysian Insider) — KUALA LUMPUR | Source: The Malaysian Insider
Selangor will again offer some $1.9 billion USD to acquire the remaining state water assets.
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