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Asian Development Blog » Water
2y ago
Market-based mechanisms could address the alarming scarcity of groundwater in developing countries ..read more
Asian Development Blog » Water
2y ago
Groundwater affects the lives of everyone. Preserving and protecting it is vital to Asia’s cities and the people who live there ..read more
Asian Development Blog » Water
2y ago
Groundwater conservation is a key part of managing water resources. A renewed focus is needed on the protection of this valuable resource ..read more
Asian Development Blog » Water
2y ago
To restore healthy aquifer systems, we need to carefully monitor and manage extraction, and recharge with surface water when available ..read more
Asian Development Blog » Water
2y ago
Malnutrition in Indonesia, as in many countries, is a complex issue, with perplexing coexistence of undernourishment and obesity in populations. Three ongoing studies are revealing how to improve the situation ..read more
Asian Development Blog » Water
2y ago
A wide range of innovative digital technologies can improve the efficiency and resilience of water services ..read more
Asian Development Blog » Water
2y ago
Water is critical for sustaining all aspects of life and it is at the center of our need to better understand and address the impacts of climate change ..read more
Asian Development Blog » Water
2y ago
Viet Nam’s water sector is promising for investors but a bold reform agenda is needed to connect private capital to this crucial public service and unleash the development and economic growth that will follow ..read more
Asian Development Blog » Water
2y ago
If we hope to regain progress on the Sustainable Development Goals—and improve people’s lives— we must improve water service delivery in ways that help countries better manage future crises and improve equitable access to water ..read more
Asian Development Blog » Water
2y ago
An integrated nature-based approach that uses biodiversity and ecosystem services will help people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change ..read more