Data for decision making

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One of the issues I'm becoming increasingly interested in is data-enabled decision making related to water. The finer the margins, the more accurate data needs to be. However, in many ways, the region has been a laggard in data-driven decision making. To paraphrase one of my favorite thinkers on regional water issues, Rachael McDonnell, to make good decisions related to water use, you first need good data. This is an emerging field in the Middle East, but there are some exciting initiatives underway. Any thoughts?