Global water crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Global water crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help
Publication Year:
2021
Authors:
USAID
Language:
English
Affiliated Orgs.:
USAID
Resource Type:
Factsheet
The article highlights the lack of access to clean water and sanitation facilities in many parts of the world, and the impact this has on health, education, and economic development.
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Resource Information
Resource Type
Factsheet
Publication Year
2021
Author
USAID
Language
English
Organizational Affiliation
USAID
Business Connect Takeaways
Water scarcity affects more than 40% of the global population, and this number is expected to increase due to climate change and population growth
Women and children in developing countries often spend hours each day collecting water, which can limit their opportunities for education and economic advancement
Lack of access to safe water and sanitation contributes to the spread of waterborne diseases, which are responsible for 3.4 million deaths each year.