Water and Development

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2013

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This video underscores the critical role of clean water, revealing global disparities in access and outlining its significance in nutrition, health, conflicts, and natural disasters. It highlights the pressing challenges in water management and the need for political prioritization and international cooperation.

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2013

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Business Connect Takeaways

Clean water access is a fundamental human right, yet over 700 million people lack it, leading to health problems and millions of deaths annually.

Water scarcity can fuel conflicts, but there are opportunities for cooperation to manage water resources.

Global challenges in water management, including overuse and pollution, require political priority and international collaboration to ensure sustainable access to clean water.