Expo Zaragoza 2008, Thematic Week Seven: Water Economics and Financing - Water Markets - Financial Solutions for Emerging Countries

The objective of this Thematic Week is to disseminate the concept, advantages and drawbacks of

Water Markets as a tool to reorganize and efficiently use water resources. Furthermore, through

the works and debates organized during this thematic week, it is expected to enlighten rich

assessments using such water markets as a possible supplement for governmental water

management and as a tool for conflict mitigation or solution. Water Markets are based on voluntary

transference of water rights - usually with a previous economic deal or agreement - for new uses

and different users. Furthermore, during this thematic week the Spanish case on water economics

and specifically, on water markets, will be assessed and strong recommendations are expected.

Finally, a full day will be dedicated to water finances especially oriented to emerging countries

needs to realistically or sustainably finance infrastructure and management schemes.