's struggles for rights to water have intensified. In this context, this book examines the role of the ambivalent state in local … struggles for water, which are deeply intertwined with global forums that support and/or challenge the privatization of water …

The need for effective pricing -- A literature survey -- Economic principles of irrigation water demand and supply -- A … and irrigated agriculture in Morocco -- Policy implications -- Pricing irrigation water in Morocco -- Pricing irrigation … water in China -- Pricing irrigation water in Mexico -- Pricing irrigation water in South Africa …