Editorial to the Special Issue “Hydrological Applications and Cooperation Projects in Developing Countries”

Most of the global population lives in developing countries that are highly prone to hydrological phenomena (such as monsoons, floods, cyclones, droughts, aridity, etc.). On the one hand, efficient use of water resources and hazard mitigation are obvious priorities for these regions. On the other hand, the development of water management policies is hindered by limited resources and other objectives with possibly even higher priority. These considerations stimulated the proposal of a Special Issue tailored to hydrological applications in developing countries. A variety of publications already exists on such a topic; but gathering several contributions from different scholars (particularly, some from the countries we are talking about) under the umbrella of a Special Issue with a clear focus can foster the development of a community of scientists wishing to contribute to a general improvement of water cycle management by bringing their expertise to the table.