Abstract

Despite the efforts, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have only been partially achieved. Many countries are still without water, and over one inhabitant out of three is still a victim of famine and cannot live a life of dignity because of water-related problems. Three more goals should be added to the original MDGs: providing universal access to sustainable sanitary services and drinkable water, improving drinkable water security, improving waste water management and pollution prevention, and improving the management of integrated water resources and water use efficiency. These measures require an appropriate financial strategy to solve the water governance issue.