WATER FOR THE WORLD

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EuropeAid

International Co-operation

One of the objectives set out by the European Union is to disseminate its water culture and a sustainable management model for this valuable resource throughout the world. Through EuropeAid, the EU co-operates with developing countries:

• Supporting the implementation of efficient and sustainable supply and sanitation policies through financial support and the transfer of knowledge.
• Financing infrastructures in urban and rural areas.
• Promoting the protection of hydrological resources.
• Promoting rain water and drainage management.
• Promoting integrated river basin projects.

Millions

Since 1987, the EU has invested 3,100 million euros on projects in 92 countries. But there are still about 1,100 million people worldwide that do not have access to safe drinking water and 2,600 million lack sanitary installations. Each year, the EU invests about 200 million in financing projects in developing countries to improve the life of millions of people.

Water supply and sanitation are the key elements in reducing poverty in the world.

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