ENGLISH FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN INTERNATIONAL WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15666197
Keywords:
English language, international communication, water resource management, global collaboration, sustainable development, environmental policy, technological transfer, professional networking, academic research, capacity buildingAbstract
his project explores the importance of English language proficiency for
effective communication in international water resource management. As water
issues increasingly transcend national borders, English serves as the universal
language for collaboration, research dissemination, policy-making, and technology
sharing. The paper discusses how mastering English enhances participation in global
water governance, facilitates knowledge exchange, and promotes innovative water
solutions across diverse regions
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