Millions around the world are held back by poor sanitation and lack of access to clean water.
A World Bank report launched today at World Water Week titled “Reducing Inequalities in Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene in the Era of the Sustainable Development Goals” suggests that a drastic change is required in the way countries manage resources and provide water and sanitation services, starting with better targeting to ensure they reach those most in need, and tackling inefficiencies to make sure public services are sustainable and effective.
Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Poverty Diagnostic Initiative
Who are the poor people in a country and where do they live? What is their level of access to quality Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services? What are the linkages of inadequate WASH services with health and nutrition? And what are