September
Operational inefficiencies of water utilities in Africa cost the region $0.9 billion a year,
limiting their ability to expand services to larger groups of consumers.
November
Nearly 1 billion people still practice open defecation. Achieving access for everyone will
require coordinated behavior change efforts.
October
Educating children about proper hygiene and sanitation can deliver positive change at
home, in school, and across the entire community.
December
Between 1990 and 2012, each year an average of 103 million people gained access
to improved drinking water. For universal access to be achieved by 2030, 118 million
people must gain access every year.
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