In its analysis of the economic impact of access to water, the 2016 United Nations World Water Development Report, Water and Jobs, cites numerous studies that show a positive correlation between investments in the water sector and economic growth. It also highlights the key role of water in the transition to a green economy.

The United Nations World Water Development Report is produced by the United Nations World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP), hosted by UNESCO. It is the result of collaboration between the 31 agencies of the United Nations system and the 37 international partners that make up UN-Water.

2016 World Water Development Report, Water and Jobs

• Complete version: English | Français | Español (pdf)
•  Executive Summary: English | Français | Español |Português (pdf)

PRESS KIT

• Press release: English | Français | Português
• Media advisory: English | Français (pdf)
• Roster of experts for interviews: English (pdf)
• Main messages: English | Français (pdf)
• Facts and figures: English | Français | Español | Português (pdf)

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