Construction projects across the nation have been delayed because bureaucrats, activists, and politicians are not ready to hand them out.

There is clearly something wrong in Japan, but perhaps losing their coveted economic slot to China will prove the kind of shock that makes Japan take some chances and free the creative energies of its people.

The UN World Water Development Report should be a timely and valuable document, butit remains entrenched in the command-and-control paradigm.

Australia's water management is still leading the way, even in drought.

A discussion of world water markets and various countries' water policies.