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Appendix G: Management of Land and Water Resources: Lessons Learned from Alborz Pilot Effort Supported by World Bank (2005-2013)
Pages 123-126

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... • Reduce soil erosion and sediment yields impacting on the Alborz dam, which was then under construction, through improved upper-watershed management. • Protect the water environment downstream of the Babol River and other water bodies through improved hydrological/water quality monitoring of reservoir operations and through pest management.
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... 1. Integrated and effective water resource management can promote coordination between many stakeholders but requires experienced and motivated staff within key government ministries and other important participating institutions.
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... APPENDIX G 125 The World Bank's summary assessment of this pilot project is as follows: "The economic rate of return has shown that the investment, despite all of the implementation problems, has been a good investment for the government and for the people." Source: The World Bank, "Implementation Completion and Results Report (IBRD-47820) , Alborz Integrated Land and Water Project," Management Report Number ICR 2589, April 25, 2013.
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