Water and Politics in Turkey

As Turkey approaches EU membership it faces the challenge of implementing the requirements of the WFD by the date of its accession to the union something that will require major structural change and financial investment. Water and Politics in Turkey provides a comprehensive detailed and authoritative examination of all aspects water management and water resources in Turkey from evaluation of existing institutions and practices to assessing the difficulties inherent in the enormous changes that must be implemented as Turkey prepares for EU membership. It will be essential reading for water professionals policy makers environmentalists and all those with an interest in Turkey the workings of the European Union.