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Remarks by World Bank Group President David Malpass at the Ninth World Water Forum in Dakar, Senegal

· David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group (International)

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· David Malpass Wiki · World Bank Group WikiRemarks by World Bank Group President David Malpass at the Ninth World Water Forum in Dakar, Senegal

ContextRemarks at the opening of the Ninth World Water Forum in Dakar, hosted by Senegal's President; the World Bank fights poverty and invests in water security.

Why it mattersMalpass links water scarcity to peace and development.

Problems raised
  1. Water crisis threatens peace and development.
  2. Data on water is lacking.
  3. Institutions are weak.
Solutions proposed
  1. Adopt focused water policies.
  2. Increase investment.
  3. Increase citizen participation.
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