<b>International Trade and Its Influence on Water Resources </b><b>in the Mekong River Basin </b>

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  • メコン川流域における国際貿易構造変化と水資源への影響に関する研究
  • International Trade and Its Influence on Water Resources in the Mekong River Basin

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 As with virtually any international river, many international disputes have arisen about allocation of water resources among countries located in the Mekong River Basin, where an appropriate approach to water-resource management must be applied. Moreover, the trade volume among countries of the Mekong River Basin, which increases annually, is expected to influence water resources strongly. In this context, the effects of international trade on water resources cannot be ignored when discussing appropriate approaches to water resources management. Therefore, in this study, we first analyzed the change of the structure of trade among countries located in the Mekong River Basin during 1999-2007 based on international trade data. The degree of interdependence among countries was also estimated. Subsequently, we estimated the virtual required water and the actually required water to support international trade in the Mekong River Basin. Finally, we discussed the interdependence of water resources among the countries of the Mekong River Basin, and present some advice related to water resource management for sustainable water resource use.management

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