2.1 bln people in Asia-Pacific lack water supply, sanitation

2.1 bln people in Asia-Pacific lack water supply, sanitation: ADB - World News


2020-12-18 11:35:50 GMT2020-12-18 19:35:50(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
MANILA, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Despite achievements in Asia and the Pacific region over the last few decades, 1.5 billion people living in rural areas and 600 million in urban areas still lack adequate water supply and sanitation, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report released on Friday.
Of the 49 ADB regional members, the Manila-based bank said that 27 members face "serious water constraints on economic development," and 18 are yet "to sufficiently protect their inhabitants against water-related disasters."
The Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) 2020 report said the economies of Asia and the Pacific must put water security at the top of their agenda to recover from the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and adapt to climate change.

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