Water Forward: Powering a New Wave of Jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean This page in:English Español © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/04/09/water-forward-powering-a-new-wave-of-jobs-in-latin-america-caribbean Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) holds over a third of the world's freshwater resources, yet many still struggle to access clean water, and droughts are a growing concern. How can the region turn its water wealth into a powerful engine for economic growth and job creation? In this interview, David Michaud, World Bank's Practice Manager for Water in the LAC region, addresses this question and highlights how the World Bank Group is championing the water agenda. © 2026 The World Bank Group,