Water and Development Strategy (2013-2018): Highlights

Please note that the 2013 USAID Water and Development Strategy has now been replaced by the 2017 U.S. Government Global Water Strategy and USAID Water and Development Plan. Click here for more information.

USAID launched its first global Water and Development Strategy to refine and focus USAID's approach to water programming. The five-year Strategy provided an increased focus on sustainability, working through host country systems, use of emerging science and technology, and learning from past efforts.

This two-page brief provides an overview of key highlights and components from the report.

Related

• Water and Development Strategy 2013-2018 (Full Report)
• Water and Development Strategy Implementation Field Guide
• Water and Development Strategy: Frequently Asked Questions