Decision Support Systems for Integrated Water Resources Management with an Application to the Nile Basin
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This article presents decision support system (DSS) guidelines for water resources planning and management in systems with multiple objectives, multiple disciplines, and multiple decision makers. The guidelines are based on experience with DSS development in Africa, Europe, and the US. A prototype DSS for water resources planning in the Nile Basin is also described. The article advocates that the design, development, and implementation of effective decision support systems bring together disciplines, people, and institutions necessary to address today’s complex water resources challenges. Copyright © 2004 IFAC
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