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Economic development, led by agriculture, has put global water resources under enormous strain. The world’s freshwater use is growing at more than double the rate of population growth. Conserving these finite resources while meeting the demands of growing economies, requires focused efforts to use water more efficiently. More water-productive irrigation could transform Tanzanian agriculture, substantially […]

This study on urban wastewater public-private partnerships (PPPs), prepared by FICCI Water Mission and the 2030 WRG with knowledge partner Powertec Engineering, aims to provide the industry perspective on issues affecting PPP projects in the urban wastewater sector and suggests measures to improve the investment climate for these projects and enhance reuse of treated wastewater. […]

As a result of population growth, per capita water availability for Karnataka has been declining such that the state could be classified as experiencing “water stress.” The growing gap between supply and demand for water is forcing the state to find new ways of achieving higher growth without using more water. In this context, the […]

The objective of the report is to understand the impact of industrialization on water security in Bangladesh, with a focus on the textile and leather industries, and raise awareness on the scale of the water challenges facing the industrial sector. It provides a summary of the aspirations for growth in both sectors and explores the […]

The 2030 WRG commissioned PwC and BCAS to consolidate and analyze information on water resources management in Bangladesh. The first objective of the analysis was to identify key water resources challenges and priorities today and in 2030. The second objective was to raise awareness and to mobilize and engage new actors from the private sector […]

With its strong industrial and services sectors, Maharashtra is important to India’s economy. Even though the agriculture sector’s contribution to Maharashtra’s economic performance is only 11%, the growth of this sector is critical for Maharashtra to improve the lives of its population as about 50% of the state’s population depends on the agriculture sector, either […]

This report describes the processes and outcomes of a review of water resources development interventions, the application of a hydro-economic tool, and a review of political, social, and environmental impacts. The report identifies a list of prioritized investments in each of six coastal basins, and the three catchments close to the capital Lima. The analysis […]

India is a water-stressed region with increasing levels of pollution in water bodies due to untreated sewage and effluents. The agriculture sector, which consumes 80% of India’s water resources and accounts for 90% of the groundwater withdrawals, uses water inefficiently. All these challenges have wide-scale implications for the nation’s water security, further aggravated by climate […]

This report focuses on Mongolia’s capital and economic hub, Ulaanbaatar. Based on the water supply-demand gap identified in the previous project phase, an inventory of implementable solutions to close the gap was identified and prioritized to allow for sustainable economic development. By 2021, water demand will not be met with the available water resources in […]

Water-use patterns in cities are complex, and the quality of water required for a particular use is unique. Along with the residential population, cities host industries and commercial sectors, which already pay higher tariffs for water, even with limited supply assurance. As much as 60% of major industries are impacted due to water scarcities. In […]