The JMP is a global monitoring program that tracks progress towards the water, sanitation, and hygiene-related targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The program collects data from national surveys and other sources to provide a comprehensive picture of WASH access and inequalities at the global, regional, and national levels.

The latest JMP report, published in 2021, shows that significant progress has been made in improving access to basic drinking water and sanitation services worldwide. However, many challenges remain, particularly in low-income countries and for marginalized populations. For example, in 2020, an estimated 2.2 billion people still lacked access to basic sanitation services, and 785 million people still lacked access to basic drinking water services.

The JMP report highlights the need for increased investment, political will, and innovation to accelerate progress towards the SDG targets for WASH. This includes improving service delivery and infrastructure, promoting behavior change and hygiene education, strengthening governance and financing mechanisms, and addressing social and environmental dimensions of WASH, such as gender equality, climate change, and sustainability. The report also emphasizes the importance of monitoring and data collection to track progress and inform decision-making.