New Rankings to Help Asia Better Plan Water Strategy
Water demand in the region is coming under increasing stress from population growth, urbanization, and growing prosperity. But simply developing new water resources is not enough.
On Willingness to Pay for Water
The challenge lies in aligning consumer perception with the true value of water, emphasizing its importance in daily life and the need for responsible payment behaviors.
Our Water-Sensitive, Climate-Resilient Dream for Kolkata
In 10 years, Kolkata will enjoy a 24/7 water supply and other related services.
Pathway to Empowerment: Women’s Decision-Making and Access to Water in the Pacific
By meeting women’s practical and strategic needs, including greater access to water and more influence in decision-making, society overall is improved and made more equitable.
Preparing for Life After the MDGs
The establishment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by the United Nations in 2001 was a defining moment. It rallied a global effort in the fight against poverty, hunger, and disease, while promoting universal education, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. However, new challenges have emerged while remaining ones are complex. Meanwhile, the 2015 deadline for achieving the MDGs is almost upon us, raising the question: where do we go from here?
Sanitation for Generations: It Takes a Village (To Raise a Child’s Height)
A study in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic indicates that low-cost, village-wide efforts to improve sanitation have powerful benefits that cascade across income and age groups.
Securing Asia’s Urban Water
To address water scarcity and security in Asia’s cities, we need a shift in approach and rapid replication of best practices in good leadership, policymaking, and financing.
Smaller is Better When Investing in Fecal Sludge Management in Asia
While big infrastructure works for developed countries, countries in developing Asia would benefit from complementary small-scale sanitation solutions that help more people.
Testing a New Water Security Approach for Urban Slums
Clean, safe water is crucial for urban slums. Green technologies can deliver water services that revitalize informal settlements.
The "Invisible" Water Crisis: Groundwater Sustainability in Asia and The Pacific
Rapid socioeconomic development and population growth are escalating groundwater overexploitation, creating a potential crisis in Asia and the Pacific.