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Water Projects & Programs
The World Bank is the largest external source of financing for water projects, which totaled US$7.5 billion in FY11, comprising 53% for water supply and sanitation, 12.5% for irrigation and drainage, 23.5% for hydropower, and 9.9%for flood protection. The Water practice includes World Bank operations, the Water unit, the Water and Sanitation Program, the Water Partnership Program, the Cooperation in International Waters in Africa, and the Southern Africa Water Initiative.
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For years, residents living in China’s Hai Basin suffered from water shortage and pollution. This project promoted an integrated approach to water resource management and contributed to restoration and protection of the environment, ecosystem, and biodiversity. Read More »
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Cameroon Flood Emergency Project
GH-GAMA Sanitation and Water Project
Ma'anshan Cihu River Basin Improvement Project
Project Information Document (Concept Stage) - NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECT - P144336
Africa - Second Phase of the River Basin Multi-Purpose Water Resources Development Project