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  • Environmental science
  • Public policy
  • Water resource management

Background:

  • Universal drinking water security is threatened by accelerating demographic, climate, and economic changes.
  • Current policy responses are insufficient to meet the scale of global water security challenges.
  • Hundreds of millions lack reliable access to safe drinking water, highlighting a critical global issue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze institutional, operational, and financial risks affecting drinking water security.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of reforms in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa through case studies.
  • To identify pathways for reducing risks to drinking water security in challenging contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a conceptual framework linking risks to water security outcomes.
  • Application of the framework to nine diverse case studies in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Selection of case studies based on political, technological, or institutional reforms.

Main Results:

  • Improved information flows demonstrably reduce institutional costs and enhance operational transparency.
  • Enhanced transparency and information flow contribute to increased financial sustainability of water systems.
  • Political barriers are significant, requiring long-term interventions and substantial investments for resolution.

Conclusions:

  • Despite challenges, risks to drinking water security can be mitigated even in difficult regions.
  • No universal model fits all contexts; tailored interventions are necessary.
  • Overcoming political hurdles is crucial, alongside leveraging improved information for better water management.