Water Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Digitalization and Sustainability of Water Infrastructure
暫譯: 撒哈拉以南非洲的水資源安全：水利基礎設施的數位化與可持續性
David, Love Opeyemi, Aigbavboa, Clinton Ohis, Nwulu, Nnamdi Ikechi
商品描述
This book highlights the pivotal role of water infrastructure as the bridge between water availability, supply, and stability, essential for achieving water security. Water Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Digitalization and Sustainability of Water Infrastructure focus on three strategic areas: digitalization, sustainability, and investment paradigms for water infrastructure. Its goal is to achieve and stabilize water security in Sub-Saharan Africa through transformative infrastructure solutions.
This book seeks to address the challenges of water scarcity by advancing water security in Sub-Saharan Africa through sustainable digital water infrastructure. It develops comprehensive frameworks that integrate digitalization and sustainability principles into water infrastructure design and management. Beginning with an exploration of water security dynamics and underpinning theories, the book examines the concept of water infrastructure through case studies. Using the Delphi technique, it proposes a sustainability framework encompassing cleaner production, water efficiency, green infrastructure, and the circular water economy. Additionally, the book explores the integration of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Blockchain, into water infrastructure. These advancements culminate in a synthesized framework for sustainable digitalization, which is analyzed across various investment paradigms, considering urban-rural dynamics.
This groundbreaking book is the first to comprehensively integrate digitalization and sustainability into water infrastructure management. It aims to support informed decision-making for achieving water security in Africa. By offering cost-effective solutions for water operations and maintenance, real-time monitoring, and strategies for water efficiency, the book promotes optimal water allocation and improved water quality. Furthermore, it seeks to reshape and repurpose water-related policies, aligning them with digital and sustainability principles to enhance their effectiveness. The book also outlines strategies for attracting critical investments to the water sector, providing a roadmap for sustainable water security in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This book is a must-have for policy makers, investors, researchers and practitioners within the water sector for optimal utilization and security of water resources.
商品描述(中文翻譯)
這本書強調水基礎設施在水資源可用性、供應和穩定性之間的關鍵角色，這對於實現水安全至關重要。《撒哈拉以南非洲的水安全：水基礎設施的數位化與可持續性》專注於三個戰略領域：數位化、可持續性和水基礎設施的投資範式。其目標是通過變革性的基礎設施解決方案來實現和穩定撒哈拉以南非洲的水安全。
本書旨在通過可持續的數位水基礎設施來解決水資源短缺的挑戰，推進撒哈拉以南非洲的水安全。它開發了綜合框架，將數位化和可持續性原則整合到水基礎設施的設計和管理中。書中首先探討水安全的動態及其基礎理論，然後通過案例研究檢視水基礎設施的概念。利用德爾菲技術，提出了一個可持續性框架，涵蓋清潔生產、水效率、綠色基礎設施和循環水經濟。此外，本書還探討了第四次工業革命技術（如物聯網（IoT）、人工智慧（AI）和區塊鏈）在水基礎設施中的整合。這些進展最終形成了一個可持續數位化的綜合框架，並在考慮城鄉動態的各種投資範式中進行分析。
這本開創性的書籍是第一本全面將數位化和可持續性整合到水基礎設施管理中的著作。它旨在支持非洲水安全的知情決策。通過提供水運營和維護的成本效益解決方案、實時監控和水效率策略，本書促進了最佳的水資源分配和改善水質。此外，它還旨在重塑和重新定義與水相關的政策，使其與數位和可持續性原則相一致，以提高其有效性。本書還概述了吸引關鍵投資進入水部門的策略，為撒哈拉以南非洲的可持續水安全提供了一個路線圖。
這本書是水資源領域的政策制定者、投資者、研究人員和從業者必備的參考資料，以實現水資源的最佳利用和安全。
作者簡介
Love Opeyemi David is an interdisciplinary social scientist proficient in Digital Transformation, Project Management, Resource Management, Management Science, and Infrastructure Development & Management. He bagged First Class Honors in his Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) and earned a Master of Technology (M. Tech) with Distinction in Project Management Technology from the prestigious Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. degree in Construction Management from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. David Love has demonstrated his expertise by publishing scholarly articles in reputable, Scopus-indexed journals. His diverse research interests encompass the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus, Project Management, Infrastructure Development & Management, Management Science, Circular Economy, Sustainable Development/Sustainability, and cutting-edge technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (including Blockchain technology, the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, etc.). He is currently the Managing Editor of the Journal of Digital Food, Energy and Water Systems (JDFEWS) and Area Editor (Global Challenges), Data & Policy Journal, Cambridge University Press.
Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa holds the distinguished position of Professor in the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Concurrently, he serves as the Director of the cidb Centre of Excellence and the Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, at the University of Johannesburg. With a completed PhD in Engineering Management, Professor Aigbavboa is a seasoned academician and researcher, making significant contributions across diverse fields such as housing, construction digitalization, sustainability, engineering management, and technologies associated with the fourth industrial revolution. His extensive portfolio includes the publication of numerous research papers and books that delve into these critical areas, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge in the construction domain. In addition to his research, Professor Aigbavboa actively teaches the next generation of construction professionals. He assumes responsibility for teaching research methodology to construction students, further solidifying his dedication to fostering academic excellence. Beyond the academic sphere, he leverages his wealth of knowledge in practice, research, training, and teaching. A member of various professional organizations, Professor Aigbavboa's influence extends beyond the university campus, contributing to the broader landscape of construction and engineering.
Nnamdi Ikechi Nwulu holds the position of Professor of Sustainable Cyber-Physical Engineering Systems and serves as the Director of the Centre for Cyber Physical Food, Energy & Water Systems (CCP-FEWS) at the University of Johannesburg. Additionally, he is the Chairholder of the South Africa/ Switzerland Bilateral Chair in Blockchain Technology (SARChI Chair). His research focuses on the practical applications of digital technologies, mathematical optimization techniques, and machine learning algorithms in food, energy, and water systems. Nwulu's scholarly contributions include eight published books and over 70 peer-reviewed journal publications, earning him the prestigious 2021 NRF Research Excellence Award for Early Career/Emerging Researchers in the Engineering/Technology Category. He was also recognized as a finalist for the 2020/2021 TW Kambule-NSTF-South32 Award in the Emerging Researcher category and was honored with the 2020 UJ Vice Chancellor's Most Promising Young Researcher award. His memberships include the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) and various other professional associations. Furthermore, Prof. Nwulu serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Digital Food Energy and Water Systems (JD-FEWS) and as an Associate Editor for the IET Renewable Power Generation (IET-RPG) and the African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation & Development (AJSTID).
作者簡介(中文翻譯)
Love Opeyemi David 是一位跨學科的社會科學家，精通數位轉型、專案管理、資源管理、管理科學以及基礎設施發展與管理。他在尼日利亞阿庫雷的聯邦科技大學獲得了技術學士（B. Tech）一級榮譽學位，並以優異的成績獲得技術碩士（M. Tech）專案管理技術學位。他的學術旅程 culminated in a Ph.D. degree in Construction Management from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. David Love 透過在知名的 Scopus 索引期刊上發表學術文章，展示了他的專業知識。他的多元研究興趣涵蓋水-能源-食物（WEF）聯結、專案管理、基礎設施發展與管理、管理科學、循環經濟、可持續發展/可持續性，以及第四次工業革命的尖端技術（包括區塊鏈技術、物聯網、人工智慧等）。他目前擔任《數位食物、能源與水系統期刊》（Journal of Digital Food, Energy and Water Systems, JDFEWS）的主編，以及劍橋大學出版社《數據與政策期刊》（Data & Policy Journal）的區域編輯（全球挑戰）。
Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa 擔任南非約翰尼斯堡大學建設管理與工料測量系的教授。同時，他也是該大學 cidb 卓越中心及可持續人類居住與建設研究中心的主任。Aigbavboa 教授擁有工程管理的博士學位，是一位經驗豐富的學者和研究者，在住房、建設數位化、可持續性、工程管理及與第四次工業革命相關的技術等多個領域做出了重要貢獻。他的廣泛作品包括發表了多篇研究論文和書籍，深入探討這些關鍵領域，展現了他在建設領域推進知識的承諾。除了研究外，Aigbavboa 教授還積極教授下一代建設專業人士，負責教授建設學生研究方法，進一步鞏固了他對學術卓越的奉獻。除了學術領域，他還在實踐、研究、培訓和教學中運用他豐富的知識。作為多個專業組織的成員，Aigbavboa 教授的影響力超越了大學校園，對建設和工程的更廣泛領域做出了貢獻。
Nnamdi Ikechi Nwulu 擔任南非約翰尼斯堡大學可持續網路物理工程系的教授，並擔任網路物理食物、能源與水系統中心（CCP-FEWS）的主任。此外，他還是南非/瑞士區塊鏈技術雙邊講座（SARChI Chair）的講座教授。他的研究專注於數位技術、數學優化技術和機器學習算法在食物、能源和水系統中的實際應用。Nwulu 的學術貢獻包括八本已出版的書籍和超過70篇經過同行評審的期刊文章，因而獲得了2021年 NRF 工程/技術類別早期職業/新興研究者卓越獎。他還被提名為2020/2021年 TW Kambule-NSTF-South32 獎的新興研究者類別的決賽入圍者，並榮獲2020年 UJ 副校長最具潛力年輕研究者獎。他的會員資格包括南非青年科學院（SAYAS）及其他多個專業協會。此外，Nwulu 教授擔任《數位食物、能源與水系統期刊》（Journal of Digital Food Energy and Water Systems, JD-FEWS）的主編，以及《IET 可再生能源發電期刊》（IET Renewable Power Generation, IET-RPG）和《非洲科學、技術、創新與發展期刊》（African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation & Development, AJSTID）的副編輯。
