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Water scarcity and population displacement in southern Iraq: Perceptions and reality
This thesis argues that water scarcity causes significant displacement in Iraq’s southern region. It makes two related sub-points. First, in addition to local factors, international and transnational factors contribute to water scarcity and attendant displacement in Southern Iraq. Second, the stakeh...
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| description | This thesis argues that water scarcity causes significant displacement in Iraq’s southern region. It makes two related sub-points. First, in addition to local factors, international and transnational factors contribute to water scarcity and attendant displacement in Southern Iraq. Second, the stakeholders – whether displaced populations, local government officials, federal policy makers, non-governmental organizations or international development organizations – focus on particular factors of water scarcity rather than addressing the causes holistically. In general, researchers and policy-makers underestimate or neglect water-related causes of displacement, not only in Iraq but globally. Even when addressed, emphasis is placed on local and national causes, without contextualizing the relationship between internal and external factors. This thesis asks for more attention to be paid to how national, international, and transnational factors operate alongside and in relation to each other. Effective policies also need to understand how displaced persons perceive these factors because their lived experiences often differ from institutionalized international narratives on resource management. Ultimately, policy-making will be more effective at all levels by better understanding the water-related reasons for displacement in the national, international, and transnational contexts in an interrelated way. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1495 Water scarcity and population displacement in southern Iraq: Perceptions and reality Fatli, Tiba This thesis argues that water scarcity causes significant displacement in Iraq’s southern region. It makes two related sub-points. First, in addition to local factors, international and transnational factors contribute to water scarcity and attendant displacement in Southern Iraq. Second, the stakeholders – whether displaced populations, local government officials, federal policy makers, non-governmental organizations or international development organizations – focus on particular factors of water scarcity rather than addressing the causes holistically. In general, researchers and policy-makers underestimate or neglect water-related causes of displacement, not only in Iraq but globally. Even when addressed, emphasis is placed on local and national causes, without contextualizing the relationship between internal and external factors. This thesis asks for more attention to be paid to how national, international, and transnational factors operate alongside and in relation to each other. Effective policies also need to understand how displaced persons perceive these factors because their lived experiences often differ from institutionalized international narratives on resource management. Ultimately, policy-making will be more effective at all levels by better understanding the water-related reasons for displacement in the national, international, and transnational contexts in an interrelated way. 2018-06-01T07:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/496 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1495/viewcontent/Tiba_20Fatli_20MA_20thesis_20CMRS.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain Migration Environmentally-induced displacement |
| spellingShingle | Migration Environmentally-induced displacement Fatli, Tiba Water scarcity and population displacement in southern Iraq: Perceptions and reality |
| title | Water scarcity and population displacement in southern Iraq: Perceptions and reality |
| title_full | Water scarcity and population displacement in southern Iraq: Perceptions and reality |
| title_fullStr | Water scarcity and population displacement in southern Iraq: Perceptions and reality |
| title_full_unstemmed | Water scarcity and population displacement in southern Iraq: Perceptions and reality |
| title_short | Water scarcity and population displacement in southern Iraq: Perceptions and reality |
| title_sort | water scarcity and population displacement in southern iraq perceptions and reality |
| topic | Migration Environmentally-induced displacement |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/496 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1495/viewcontent/Tiba_20Fatli_20MA_20thesis_20CMRS.pdf |
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