What types of benefit sharing models can be used to make desalination more economically feasible and beneficial in water-scarce regions?

Key Question Categor(ies):Technological Innovation

From: Gaza Strip Water Management

There have also been discussions on desalinating water in Egypt and supplying fresh water to Gaza. This option remains highly controversial as it will be a protracted affair.'"`UNIQ--ref-00000808-QINU`"' However, fresh water supply to El-Arish and other parts of the Sinai in Egypt is very poor, with highly saline groundwater being present in many areas (Geriesh et al., 2004; Ghodeif & Geriesh, 2004). This would suggest that the Egyptian authorities may be amenable to a trans-boundary project pertaining to desalination, with shared benefits. However, for that option to materialize, the political landscape in Egypt or Gaza would have to change (UNICEF, personal communication, unknown date).'"`UNIQ--ref-00000809-QINU`"'