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A systems-based assessment of Palestine's current and future infrastructure requirements
M C Ives1, A J Hickford2, D Adshead1
1School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, UK.
Journal of Environmental Management
|January 10, 2019
Summary
Palestine faces significant infrastructure deficits, particularly in water services for Gaza. Urgent, doubled investment across all sectors is needed to meet basic needs and regional standards, leveraging interdependencies for sustainable development.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Infrastructure Engineering
- Development Studies
Background:
- The occupied Palestinian territories grapple with severe infrastructure service undersupply.
- Challenges are intensified by population growth, urbanization, economic development, and climate change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a systems-based assessment of Palestine's infrastructure needs.
- To identify strategies for meeting current and future infrastructure demands.
- To analyze the performance of different infrastructure provision strategies.
Main Methods:
- Assessed the current infrastructure system and planned investments.
- Evaluated future demand for infrastructure services.
- Identified alternative strategies for infrastructure provision.
- Analyzed strategy performance against key performance indicators.
Main Results:
- Palestine requires substantial and urgent infrastructure investment.
- Gaza's water crisis necessitates doubling current investment plans to meet basic World Health Organization standards.
- Achieving regional service standards requires doubling investments across all sectors.
Conclusions:
- A systems-based approach is crucial for assessing infrastructure needs, especially in resource-constrained regions like Palestine.
- Strategic use of interdependencies between sectors (e.g., water reuse, energy-from-waste) can enhance service delivery.
- Significant investment and strategic planning are essential for sustainable infrastructure development in Palestine.
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