World Bank Launches ‘Water Forward’ Initiative to Improve Water Security for 1 Billion People
On 15 April 2026, President of the World Bank Group (WBG) Ajay Banga announced that WBG in collaboration with multilateral development banks and development finance institutions, launched ‘Water Forward’, a global platform to improve water security for 1 billion people by 2030.
On 15 April 2026, President of the World Bank Group (WBG) Ajay Banga announced that WBG in collaboration with multilateral development banks and development finance institutions, launched ‘Water Forward’, a global platform to improve water security for 1 billion people by 2030.
- The initiative aims to expand reliable water services, strengthen resilience against droughts and floods, and prom
About Water Forward Initiative:
Framework: It adopts country-led water compacts aligning policy reforms, financing, partnerships, and investment-ready projects with support for private and philanthropic participation.
Targets: WBG aims to deliver water security to 400 million people by 2030, while additional partner commitments under Water Forward will cover another 600 million people, bringing the total target beneficiaries to 1 billion.
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