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Tackling Water Scarcity & Sanitation Challenges Across the Middle East

Summary

The Middle East and North Africa has less than two percent of the world’s renewable water supply. In fact, it is the world’s driest region, threatening sustainable agriculture, hydration, and sanitation.

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USAID
Related Countries
Egypt
Jordan
Lebanon
Morocco
West Bank and Gaza
Topic
Agricultural Water Management
Sanitation
Water Security
Water Supply

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