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Article
Integrated Water Management for Aflaj System in Oman —Different Approach
Author(s)
Zoubeida Tayara
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DOI:10.17265/2161-6256/2015.10.004
Affiliation(s)
Department of Geography, Lebanese University, Beirut-Mazraa 1105, Lebanon
ABSTRACT
The study addressed the question about modernization of Aflaj’s administration, and pointed out the pros
and cons of both traditional and modern methods. The traditional management seems
powerless and is not eligible to follow
the social and economic development, however this development even begins to reflect negatively on the administration of Aflaj. The traditional management
system of Falaj by rural communities is still an independent management of the state.
However, regardless the efficiency
of the traditional management system in the past, this traditional management can not take in consideration
waters development projects in their region, considering that the concept of local
administration is differing with the concept of integrated water management. Therefore, the questions
revolve around the future of traditional administration and the role of modern administration
of the Aflaj water system to maximize the use of water. Hence, the need for the use of modern
methods of the management of Falaj has become a leading
supplier key demand to keep up with challenges. This method begins in the
basic data onto the role and importance of water in the area of Falaj and pass
through the definition of the region Falaj, wondering about an administrative
boundary and the importance of the basin of Falaj and how is developing the
database, like data network density of rainwater. The importance here is
to choose the appropriate and required methods of the development and optimization
of Falaj system management, as well as the scientific levels required by specialists, technicians
and observers to Falaj administration. Otherwise, it is difficult, in the 21st century, to define
the priorities of geographical surroundings and study the future of Aflaj.
KEYWORDS
Integrated water management, Aflaj, Falaj, Oman, virtual water, water footprint, crops.
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