ADB's Focus on Water

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Two billion people in Asia and the Pacific lack adequate water and sanitation. Equitable water access is critical to ADB's support for economic growth and social well-being.

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Asia is the most disaster-affected region in the world. Addressing risk from climate change, water-related disasters, health emergencies, and economic shocks is central to ADB's water program.

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Innovative financing involving the private sector is essential to meet Asia and the Pacific's substantive water, sanitation, infrastructure and service needs.

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Proportion of population using safely
managed drinking water, 2020

Despite adequate water services, there are two billion people that lack safe drinking water in Asia and the Pacific.
Proportion of population using safely
managed sanitation, 2020

Asia and the Pacific is still in need of safe water for proper sanitation services.
Water Sector Financing by ADB,
2011-2021

Innovative financing and partnerships are needed to provide water, infrastructure and services in the region.

ADB is working to improve water security and resilience in the region by supporting inclusive, resilient, sustainable, and well-governed services delivery and resource management. ADB supports its developing member countries in achieving water-related Sustainable Development Goals, including resilience to climate change, access to basic water and sanitation, increased food security, rural revitalization, gender equality, improved health, and a better environment.

ADB's focus on Water: In-Depth