To feed the future and create jobs, manage the water Guangzhe Chen May 13, 2026 This page in: English Français Español العربية 中文

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/to-feed-the-future-and-create-jobs-manage-the-water By 2050, 10 billion people will need to eat—and hundreds of millions will need better jobs and stronger livelihoods. Water is central to both. Smarter water management can help food systems produce more sustainably while creating jobs, raising incomes, and supporting broader economic growth.