Oct 16, 2025 · Water scarcity affects more than 40% of the global population. Water-related disasters account for 70% of all deaths related to natural disasters. The World Bank helps …

Water is the most abundant natural resource on the planet, the source of countless ecosystem services, and critical to industrial, agricultural, household, and recreational activities. Research …

Sep 25, 2025 · The World Bank helps governments solve water supply, sanitation, water resource, hydropower and irrigation problems through finance and knowledge.

Oct 20, 2025 · Latest news and information from the World Bank and its development work on Water. Access facts, statistics, project information, development research from experts, and …

Oct 16, 2025 · Over 2.2 billion people lack safe drinking water, and 3.5 billion lack proper sanitation—key risks for child mortality and stunting. The World Bank helps countries improve …

Water security is key to Senegal’s development goals. Yet deteriorating water resources and a weak institutional framework are threatening both the country’s water security and economic …

Water is crucial to Sri Lanka’s growth story, as most of the major economic sectors rely heavily on water resources. Although Sri Lanka has increased and improved access to piped water for …

Apr 9, 2025 · In response to a widespread and worsening water crisis, countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are taking strong steps to ensure a water-secure future for their …

Water security is the foundation of shared prosperity on a livable planet. Clean water is essential for drinking and food production, which are the basis for a healthy, productive life. Water is a …

Water is one of Lesotho’s most valuable resources making important contributions to long-term sustainable economic development and growth prospects. A recently released study found …