Water
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INVESTING
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IN WATER
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BY THE NUMBERS: WATER
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WB_WDI_SH_H2O_SMDW_ZS
People using safely managed drinking water services (% of population)
Percentage of Population
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People using safely managed sanitation services (% of population)
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People with basic handwashing facilities including soap and water (% of population)
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People using available drinking water services (% of population)
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The Sahel Irrigation Initiative Support Project is financing efficient and innovative solutions to develop climate-resilient agriculture and improve the livelihoods of 390,000 farmers.
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In the world’s largest dam rehabilitation program, the World Bank is helping India modernize and rehabilitate over 500 dams and build a system to strengthen over 6200 dams in the country.
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The One WaSH National Program-Consolidated WaSH Account has reached 1,074 schools in Ethiopia, improving school attendance, especially among girls.
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Watering seeds of prosperity in the Sahel
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The world’s largest dam rehabilitation program
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Building a period friendly world–one toilet at a time
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RESEARCH
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& PUBLICATIONS
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More Research & Publications
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Global Water Publications
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Four Reports, One Challenge:
Rethinking Water for the Future
A new series of reports explores how water scarcity is reshaping the world we live in and what can be done to respond. Each report brings new evidence and practical guidance to help decision-makers act with clarity and purpose.
Check out the reports
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Scaling Water Reuse: A Tipping Point for Municipal and Industrial Use
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The Global Sanitation Crisis: Pathways for Urgent Action
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Water for Shared Prosperity
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THE LATEST ON WATER
Explore key World Bank resources showcasing the impact of water on development.
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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
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CONNECT WITH US
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Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
World Bank Group Updates
The latest news, publications, and events on global education and development.
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Water Contact
MORE ON WATER
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Water at Work
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Watch how water works for people, food and planet.
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Water Perspectives
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Read about ideas to address global water issues.
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ACROSS REGIONS:
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WATER
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Africa
Painting Hope: How Eswatini’s Students Cultivate Drought Resilience Through Art
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Europe and Central Asia
Shared Water Infrastructure, Shared Prosperity: Investing in Central Asia's Future
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Middle East and North Africa
Building a Water-Secure Future in the Middle East and North Africa
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OUR PARTNERS
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IN WATER
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