Decentralization of solidarity:
engaging regional and local authorities to complement interstate cooperation
The present value of the additional investments needed until 2030 to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of achieving universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all is approximately 2 trillion USD.
Spoiler alert: national budget and Official Development Aid dedicated to water won’t cut it.
Therefore, a special attention should be given to the complementary sources of financing that represent decentralized solidarity on water and sanitation programs.
