Jonathan Chenoweth
A re-assessment of indicators of national water scarcity
University of Surrey
abstract indicator naturally available water resources per capita become standard index measuring degree country facing water scarcity often used show growing global water crisis simultaneously analysing national development related data provided undp water resources related data provided fao possible test validity index definitions water scarcity correlation water scarcity national development analysis suggests naturally available water resources country significant effect ability country meet basic needs population keywords water scarcitywater povertyindicatorsindicesneomalthusiandevelopment notes 1 figure generally rounded 1700 cubic metres per capita