john briscoe wins 2014 stockholm water prize
Last Updated : GMT 06:49:16
Arab Today, arab today
Arab Today, arab today
Last Updated : GMT 06:49:16
Arab Today, arab today

John Briscoe wins 2014 Stockholm Water Prize

Arab Today, arab today

Arab Today, arab today John Briscoe wins 2014 Stockholm Water Prize

Stockholm - XINHUA

2014 Stockholm Water Prize is awarded to John Briscoe for his "unparalleled contributions to global and local water management," announced the Stockholm International Water Institute in a statement on Friday. The Stockholm Water Prize Committee stated in the citation that John Briscoe "has combined world-class research with policy implementation and practice to improve the development and management of water resources as well as access to safe drinking water and sanitation." Today's world is beset by daunting water challenges as human water security and biodiversity are at risk, global demand for water is soaring, and droughts and floods cause deadly disasters. Briscoe's genius lies in his fusion of science, policy and practice, giving him unrivaled insights into how water should be managed to improve the lives of people worldwide, said the statement. "At the end of the day, it is what happens on the ground that matters. All policies must be judged by whether they make a difference on the ground," said Briscoe, adding that "I believe that the years I spent working at the micro level is what enables me to be an effective policy maker." John Briscoe, who is a native of South Africa and is 66 years old, currently is a professor in the schools of Engineering and Applied Science, Public Health and Government at Harvard University of the United States. Briscoe has become known for his commitment to sustainable economic development, his disrespect for constructed boundaries between sectors and people, and for his insistence that the voice of people who are affected, from the poorest of farmers, to the private sector, to political leaders, be heard. One of Briscoe's accomplishments is the 2003 Water Strategy for the World Bank, which provided a new, creative and enduring benchmark for global understanding of the need for both better infrastructure and improved institutions. The strategy has had implications far beyond the water sector, helping to ensure that developing and emerging countries get a stronger voice in global governance. After that, Briscoe brought his experience of high-level policy with him to Brazil as the World Bank Country Director in 2005, and he was praised for bridging the divide between sound environmental management and economic development objectives in the Amazon and other parts of this rapidly developing nation. Upon receiving the news, Briscoe said he was "very surprised and honored,"adding that "I was delighted for the recognition this gives to thinking practitioners, of which I consider myself one." King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden will present the prize to John Briscoe at a Royal Award Ceremony during 2014 World Water Week in Stockholm on September 4. The Stockholm, Water Prize is founded in 1991 and presented annually by the Stockholm International Water Institute to an individual, organization or institution for outstanding water-related achievements.

arabstoday
arabstoday

Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

john briscoe wins 2014 stockholm water prize john briscoe wins 2014 stockholm water prize

 



Name *

E-mail *

Comment Title*

Comment *

: Characters Left

Mandatory *

Terms of use

Publishing Terms: Not to offend the author, or to persons or sanctities or attacking religions or divine self. And stay away from sectarian and racial incitement and insults.

I agree with the Terms of Use

Security Code*

john briscoe wins 2014 stockholm water prize john briscoe wins 2014 stockholm water prize

 



GMT 11:25 2011 Wednesday ,20 July

Jalal Al Tawil chants: “Fall Bashar Al Assad”

GMT 08:45 2017 Sunday ,02 April

Zamalek's goalkeeper denies rumors targeting him

GMT 16:18 2017 Wednesday ,26 July

Dollar exchange rate stable at major banks

GMT 03:03 2017 Wednesday ,16 August

April21st-May21st

GMT 16:49 2017 Sunday ,02 April

Bahrain to grant GCC residents, investors IDs

GMT 14:49 2017 Saturday ,21 January

Porte wins iconic Tour Down Under stage

GMT 09:52 2016 Monday ,17 October

Hong Kong mourns world's oldest captive giant panda

GMT 09:13 2016 Monday ,10 October

Ex-Qaeda in Syria joins forces

GMT 18:50 2016 Tuesday ,29 November

Ministers to discuss pan-GCC security cooperation

GMT 23:41 2017 Wednesday ,05 July

AL-Qaeda try to infiltrate US intelligence

GMT 13:02 2016 Sunday ,20 November

Saudi Arabia Drives Energy Innovation
Arab Today, arab today
 
 Arab Today Facebook,arab today facebook  Arab Today Twitter,arab today twitter Arab Today Rss,arab today rss  Arab Today Youtube,arab today youtube  Arab Today Youtube,arab today youtube

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©

arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday
arabstoday arabstoday arabstoday
arabstoday
بناية النخيل - رأس النبع _ خلف السفارة الفرنسية _بيروت - لبنان
arabstoday, Arabstoday, Arabstoday