Poor hand hygiene increases the risk of developing a wide range of hospital-related infections. A new study suggests that even water splashing out of

In sewage and drinking water, coronaviruses, including the SARS-CoV-19 virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, can remain infectious for days, said scientists.

The real madness of March? Staying up too late to catch NCAA basketball games night after night. In a survey conducted by the American Academy of Sleep

Alcatel, TCL communication's mobile brand, on Wednesday launched a GPS-enabled smartwatch in India which allows kids to communicate with pre-approved contacts at Rs.4,799.

Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

Allu Arjun has watched his uncle Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy with his wife Sneha Reddy and son Ayan.

Here are the photo of hot Alia Bhatt in underwater photoshoot for Vogue magazine.

Kannada actor Rishi of Operation Alamelamma fame has married Swathi in Chennai.

The family members of Rajinikanth along with multifaceted talent Raghava Lawrence watched his latest movie Darbar in Rohini Silver Screens.

Bachelorette star Hannah Brown revealed that she is "single" and wants to start dating again adding she is ready to "test the waters".

Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

In the latest from the lockdown with the Johars, Yash uncovers a locker in a closet mistaking it for a washing machine, the director says its useless now with their current state of affairs.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra and her husband Raj Kundra have yet again treated their fans and followers with a new funny video. This time the video is about food for thought but with a quirky twist.

Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

The Netherlands is a global pioneer in water management with a long history of containing flood risks and reclaiming land from the sea. Yet it will need to adapt its water governance policies to meet the looming challenges of shifting demographics, regional development and climate change, according to an OECD report.

Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

In January of this year I visited the Mexican state of Tabasco– a state crossed by rivers and facing the Gulf of Mexico. The state’s population has doubled over the past 30 years and its economy relies heavily on oil and natural gas resources. It has its challenges as well: unemployment, poverty and a lack of resources.

Exports (Bop) - Bottled Water, Carbonated Soft Drinks, Ice in Canada decreased to 45.20 CAD Million in March from 51.70 CAD Million in February of 2020. Exports (Bop) - Bottled Water, Carbonated Soft Dri in Canada averaged 20.38 CAD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 51.70 CAD Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 0.60 CAD Million in October of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports of (bop) - Bottled Water, Carbonated Soft.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Gambia remained unchanged at 100.24 points in March from 100.24 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Gambia averaged 172.88 points from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 216.06 points in December of 2019 and a record low of 100 points in January of 2020. This page provides - Gambia Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

Imports: Optical & Precision Intruments Watches & Clocks in South Africa increased to 2766.35 ZAR Million in March from 2672.27 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Imports: Optical & Precision Intruments Watches & in South Africa averaged 2577.84 ZAR Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3242.48 ZAR Million in August of 2019 and a record low of 1968.03 ZAR Million in January of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for South Africa Imports of Optical & Precision Intruments Watches.

Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

In Latin American and Caribbean countries the population is growing faster than the world average, intensifying land use and increasing urbanisation. The region is also prone to the negative impact of climate change and natural disasters, putting further pressure on natural resources.

Water resources allocation determines who is able to use water resources, how, when and where. Capturing information from 27 OECD countries and key partner economies, the report presents key findings from the OECD Survey of Water Resources Allocation and case studies of successful allocation reform.

The recent droughts in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states have exposed the need to shift from crisis management to effective risk governance of the country’s water resources, according to a new OECD report.

18-23 March 2018 - The OECD participated in the World Water Forum under the theme “Sharing Water” through a series of events, the launch of a new report "Implementing the OECD Principles on Water Governance - Indicator Framework and Evolving Practices" and by taking part in a number of workshops and seminars throughout the forum. View the programme of OECD events.

This paper is part of the regional development working paper series covering water governance in Latin America and the Carribbean (LAC) countries.

In Latin American and Caribbean countries the population is growing faster than the world average, intensifying land use and increasing urbanisation. The region is also prone to the negative impact of climate change and natural disasters, putting further pressure on natural resources.

Mexico’s river basins are under severe water stress. The quality of rivers, lakes and aquifers is declining and floods, droughts, and hurricanes are more frequent. These are some of the alerts signaled in OECD’s Making Water Reform Happen in Mexico.

The OECD participated in this annual event held in Stockholm (1-5 September 2013) where two major reports "Water Security for Better Lives" and "Water and Climate Change Adaptation: Policies to Navigate Uncharted Waters" were launched by the OECD's Secretary-General, Angel Gurría.

The Netherlands is a global pioneer in water management with a long history of containing flood risks and reclaiming land from the sea. Yet it will need to adapt its water governance policies to meet the looming challenges of shifting demographics, regional development and climate change, according to an OECD report.

When we think about water scarcity, we tend to focus on drinking water. But in terms of global usage, drinking water accounts for only 8% of water use, with 22% used by industry and 70% for farming and irrigation. Effective water governance must mediate across a broad set of actors and needs that cut across all economic sectors.

From oceans and vast rivers to the spring in the garden, we must safeguard our water as a source of well-being, prosperity and progress.

Rapid population growth, ageing infrastructure and new weather risks are straining the ability of cities in OECD countries to provide clean water and to protect against floods and droughts, according to a new OECD report. Cities will need large-scale investment and more effective tariffs and taxes to pay for upgrades to water systems.

The OECD Secretary-General, Mr. Angel Gurría, chaired several high-level panels; the OECD actively participated through a series of events, the launch of four new reports and by taking part in a number of workshops and seminars throughout the forum. ‌

In January of this year I visited the Mexican state of Tabasco– a state crossed by rivers and facing the Gulf of Mexico. The state’s population has doubled over the past 30 years and its economy relies heavily on oil and natural gas resources. It has its challenges as well: unemployment, poverty and a lack of resources.

Ministers from OECD’s 34 member countries today welcomed the new OECD Principles on Water Governance, which set standards for more effective, efficient and inclusive design and implementation of water policies, and encouraged governments to put them into action.

The recent droughts in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states have exposed the need to shift from crisis management to effective risk governance of the country’s water resources, according to a new OECD report.

GDP From Mining in Cyprus decreased to 335.80 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 338 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in Cyprus averaged 325.75 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 374.10 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of 244.60 EUR Million in the first quarter of 2014. This page provides - Cyprus Gdp From Mining and Quarrying, Water Supply, Sewerage- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gdp From Utilities in Maldives increased to 1053 MVR Million in 2016 from 913 MVR Million in 2015. Gdp From Utilities in Maldives averaged 444.64 MVR Million from 1995 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 1053 MVR Million in 2016 and a record low of 75 MVR Million in 1995. This page provides - Maldives Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Gambia increased to 600148304 GMD Thousand in 2018 from 529873561 GMD Thousand in 2017. GDP From Utilities in Gambia averaged 281441357.04 GMD Thousand from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 600148304 GMD Thousand in 2018 and a record low of 91330 GMD Thousand in 1995. This page provides - Gambia Gdp From Electricity, Gas and Water Supply- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Morocco decreased to 5894 MAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 5931 MAD Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Utilities in Morocco averaged 4317.28 MAD Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 6205 MAD Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 3135.30 MAD Million in the third quarter of 2009. This page provides - Morocco Gdp From Electricity and Water- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Mining in Latvia increased to 215494 EUR Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 178897 EUR Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Mining in Latvia averaged 202497.61 EUR Thousand from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 297376 EUR Thousand in the fourth quarter of 1999 and a record low of 111912 EUR Thousand in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Latvia Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

CPI Housing Utilities in Colombia increased to 104.73 points in April from 104.57 points in March of 2020. CPI Housing Utilities in Colombia averaged 31.53 points from 1954 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 104.73 points in April of 2020 and a record low of 0.07 points in August of 1954. This page provides - Colombia Cpi Housing & Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Belarus decreased to 903.80 BYN Million in the third quarter of 2019 from 918.80 BYN Million in the second quarter of 2019. GDP From Utilities in Belarus averaged 570.24 BYN Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1081 BYN Million in the first quarter of 2019 and a record low of 83 BYN Million in the fourth quarter of 2011. This page provides - Belarus Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports of Precision Instruments & Watches in Switzerland increased to 2588.10 CHF Million in March from 2191.30 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Precision Instruments & Watches in Switzerland averaged 3276.53 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 90995.17 CHF Million in May of 2014 and a record low of 1297.10 CHF Million in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Precision Instruments & Watches.