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Event Replay
Launched at the 2026 World Bank Group Spring Meetings, Water Forward set a bold ambition to deliver water security to over one billion people by 2030—positioning water as a catalyst for jobs, investment, economic growth, and human development worldwide.
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World Bank Group Launches Initiative to Improve Water Security for 1 Billion People
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WATER FORWARD
Moving Water from a Source of Risk to a Driver of Jobs, Growth, and Resilience
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Explore WATER FOCUS AREAS
Water for People
Water for Food
Water for Planet
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INVESTING
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IN WATER
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Context
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Strategy
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Results
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BY THE NUMBERS
: WATER
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People using safely managed drinking water services (% of population)
Percentage of Population
WB_WDI_SH_STA_SMSS_ZS
People using safely managed sanitation services (% of population)
Percentage
WB_WDI_SH_STA_HYGN_ZS
People with basic handwashing facilities including soap and water (% of population)
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WB_CLEAR_JMP_DW_AV
People using available drinking water services (% of population)
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RESULTS & IMPACT
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ON WATER
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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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Nourish and Flourish: Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet
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The Global Sanitation Crisis: Pathways for Urgent Action
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Scaling Water Reuse: A Tipping Point for Municipal and Industrial Use
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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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ON WATER
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Water for People
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Water for Food
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Water for Planet
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CONNECT
WITH US
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Blogs
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World Bank Group Updates
The latest news, publications, and events on global education and development.
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Topic Expert
Saroj Kumar Jha
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Global Director, Water
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Water Contact
worldbankwater@worldbank.org
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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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The Global Water Security and Sanitation Partnership (GWSP)
2030 Water Resources Group
The Cooperation in International Waters in Africa (CIWA)
South Asia Water Initiative (SAWI)
Central Asia Water & Energy Program
Singapore Water Center
The Global Facility for Transboundary Waters
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