Video Study Series 2007             

“Water, Who Owns It?”

This important documentary on video/DVD with study material is now available.

Many people believe that after oil, water will be the next big war-provoking issue in the world, as ever more pressure is put on scarce resources, especially in developing countries and other drought-prone areas. What is particularly of concern is that big business is endeavouring to take control of water to make profits from its distribution. Where poverty is rife this would mean a death-sentence for people who could no longer afford water.

The documentary looks at the case of Sri Lanka where CWS partner Monlar and its associated network of grass-roots organisations are struggling to ensure that the supply of water to small farmers is maintained, in face of strong pressure on the government from the World Bank to privatise the supply. The centuries-old tradition of rice-growing is particularly at risk from such policies, which would drive millions of people off the land.

A documentary for reflection on water as it affects us all . May be purchased at New Zealand$50 or borrowed at NZ$15 per month. Contact CWS, stating your preference, video or DVD, if you wish to purchase it or when you would like to borrow it, with an alternate date.

Contact CWS, PO Box 22652, Christchurch – cws@cws.org.nz

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