Learning from the future: what shifting trends in developed countries may imply for urban water systems in developing countries

摘要: This study, which is based on reports and articles from various parts of the world, discusses future development urban water systems in developing countries. The starting point growing need for infrastructure these Based an analysis shifting trends sector developed countries it argued that new being constructed runs risk soon becoming inefficient outdated. first trend improvements domestic use efficiency; second sustainability agenda, places demands systems. Cities world have opportunity to promote efficiency at early stages by laying a strong emphasis demand management, construct more sustainable including criteria process.