As the deadline for the Millennium Development Goals draws closer, the international aid community is increasingly realizing that the fight against poverty can’t be won without safe drinking water for all. At the latest Sanitation and Water for All high-level meeting held in Washington D.C., 44 developing countries and their partners renewed their pledge to work toward universal access to clean water and toilets by 2030.
Achieving universal access to safe drinking water is one of the greatest multifaceted development challenges confronting the world today, with 750 million people still suffering from water scarcity and insecurity. Here is a snapshot of some of the most significant donor-funded water projects currently underway.
Djibouti recurrently endures prolonged droughts, which are at the heart of its chronic water shortage and acute food crisis. In the capital city, Djibouti — where 75 percent of the country’s population lives — less than half of the current water demand is being supplied.
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Manola De Vos
Manola De Vos is an Engagement Lead for Devex’s Analytics team in Manila. She leads and designs customized research and analysis for some of the world’s most well-respected organizations, providing the solutions and data they need to grow their partner base, work more efficiently, and drive lasting results. Prior to joining Devex, Manola worked in conflict analysis and political affairs for the United Nations, International Crisis Group and the EU.
