The objective of World Water Day 2011 is to focus international attention on the impact of rapid urban population growth, industrialization and uncertainties caused by climate change, conflicts and natural disasters on urban water systems.

UNESCO: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)

According to the World Bank, less than 3% of the population lives on less than a dollar-a-day, compared to more than 20% in India.

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