The Role of Water in Shared Prosperity: Insights from the World Bank's Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Report Title | 'Water For Shared Prosperity' |
| Event | 10th World Water Forum |
| Focus | Role of water in fostering equitable societies amidst global disparities |
| Key Issues | Population growth, urbanization, climate change |
| Shared Prosperity Definition | Bolstering economic well-being for marginalized segments |
| Global Disparities in Water Access | 197 million lack safe drinking water; 211 million lack basic sanitation |
| 450 million reside in high-poverty, low-water-access areas | |
| Less than half of schools in low-income countries have water access | |
| Impact on Early Childhood Development | Inadequate water impacts physical and cognitive growth |
| Leads to malnutrition and diseases | |
| Climate Change and Water Security | Extreme weather events disrupt water availability |
| Impacts learning and food security | |
| Recommendations for Inclusive Water Security | Improve resilience through early warning systems and resilient infrastructure |
| Develop water resources with nature-based solutions and optimize water use | |
| Reform water information systems and invest in safe management infrastructure | |
| Role of World Water Forum | Elevate water issues on the political agenda and foster actionable solutions |
| Way Forward | Collaborative efforts to implement recommendations for resilient water security |