Environment
World Water Day 2011
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Remarks on World Water Day
March 22, 2011 - Thank you. Good afternoon in this absolutely glorious fora with so many people who do the work every day that makes the World Bank such a respected institution. It is my pleasure to commemorate World Water Day with you
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U.S. Government and World Bank Memorandum of Understanding on Water Cooperation
March 22, 2011 - The United States Government (USG) and the World Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on World Water Day, March 22, with the goal of creating a more water secure future for the world. The USG is the world’s largest donor of official development assistance and is recognized world-wide for its science and technical expertise, and the World Bank is one of the world’s most important sources of financial, scientific and technical assistance for developing countries.
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United States Government and World Bank Combine Assets to End Water Poverty
March 22, 2011 - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and World Bank President Robert Zoellick signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today on behalf of eighteen USG agencies and the World Bank Group amid celebrations marking World Water Day 2011 in Washington D.C.
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U.S. Engagement on Water Issues
March 18, 2011 - The U.S. Department of State, in coordination with partnering U.S. governmental agencies, is actively engaged and has made water a foreign policy priority. Our strategy is founded in the belief that U.S. investments in water and sanitation translate into investments in people, economic sustainability, as well as productive, safe living environments for everyone on the planet.
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U.S. Water Policy: Water Security is Human Security
March 18, 2011 - Water scarcity is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Growing populations, expanding economies, and climate change are putting water resources under increasing pressure. Consider this: right now, 1.5 million people die every year for lack of clean water and sanitation. In just 20 years, the world’s demand for freshwater is expected to outstrip supply by 40 percent.