Question
The World Bank launched the 'Water Forward' initiative on April 15, 2026. How many people does the World Bank aim to deliver water security to by 2030 under this initiative?
Solution
Under the Water Forward initiative, WBG aims to deliver water security to 400 million people by 2030. Additional partner commitments will cover another 600 million people, bringing total target beneficiaries to 1 billion. The initiative was announced by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga.
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