Water For All: The Water Policy of the Asian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank | June 2003
Abstract
Water is central to human existence.1 A world without water is unthinkable. Its myriad uses are well known. But just as its abundance and efficient management enhance quality of life, its scarcity and wasteful use impact acutely on humanity. Water scarcity impacts on health, availability of food, and the conditions where people live. The poor are particularly vulnerable when water is either unclean or in short supply. The Asia and Pacific region is home to nearly 900 million of the world’s poorest people; accessing adequate clean water is one of their principal concerns. For many, finding water for their crops is a life-threatening issue. Difficulties encountered in accessing water frequently determine the level of poverty.
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Asian Development Bank. 2003. Water For All: The Water Policy of the Asian Development Bank. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/3548. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.Keywords
Development
Infrastructure Development
Skills Development
Water
Water Resources
Water Resources Management
Watershed
Watershed Management
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