Water for People

Water for People Over 2 billion people lack safe drinking water, and 3.4 billion lack proper sanitation—key risks for child mortality and stunting. The World Bank Group helps countries improve water and sanitation services through policy reforms, stronger institutions, and smart incentives. https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/water-for-people Water plays a critical role in public health, economic growth, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability. However, in many parts of the world, water and sanitation services remain unreliable, unaffordable, or unsafe. These deficiencies lead to significant human, economic, and environmental costs, especially for poor and vulnerable populations.