A Novel Method to Assess the Impact of a Government’s Water Strategy on Research: A Case Study of Azraq Basin, Jordan

Water scarcity drives governments in arid and semi-arid regions to promote strategies for improving water use efficiency. Water-related research generally also plays an important role the same countries reason. However, it remains unclear how link implementation of new government water-related research. This article’s principal objective is present a novel approach that defines gaps from point view strategy. The proposed methodology based on extensive literature review, followed by systematic evaluation topics covered both grey peer-reviewed literature. Finally, we assess if different sources contribute goals was tested investigating impact strategy Jordan’s (2008–2022) conducted Azraq Basin, considering 99 documents. results showed increase number documents 37 published between 1985 2007 62 2008 2018. should not, however, be seen as positive increased activity development In fact, matches increasing trend production Jordan generally. Moreover, only about 80% align with identified addition, distribution among heterogeneous; hence, can identified, i.e., water-strategy are not addressed any sourced. To foster innovative demand-based future, matrix developed linked basin-specific focus areas (RFAs) MWI topics. doing so, particular RFA highlighted. analysis inspire researchers develop apply Basin address strengthen connection RFAs goals. application motivate future become demand-driven, innovative, solving societal challenges.