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Water scarcity with rapid urbanisation
2nd September 2016
One of the major challenges for countries (and regions) undergoing rapid urbanisation is to ensure a reliable, affordable and safe supply of drinking water for households and businesses. This is one of the biggest development challenges facing Africa in particular. The African urban population is forecast to triple between now and 2030 but since 1990, the share of those with water piped to their premises has declined from 43 percent in 1990 to 33 percent in 2015.
This blog from the World Bank finds hope in the examples of successful industry reforms in countries such as Kenya and South Africa.
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