World Bank launches 'Water Forward' programme to tackle global water stress

Global demand for freshwater is expected to outstrip supply by up to 40% by the end of the decade, the World Bank estimates.

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World Bank President Ajay Banga looks on during an interview with Reuters in Washington, U.S., October 15, 2024.

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