Water pricing and subsidy structures often encourage wasteful use in Central Asian agriculture.
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Central Asia, Asia
Heavily subsidized irrigation water discourages efficient use in water-stressed countries like Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Volumetric water pricing paired with efficient irrigation tech could cut waste significantly.
Citation ID: WS01385
Title: Water pricing and subsidy structures often encourage wasteful use in Central Asian agriculture.
URL: https://worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=1385