| Project Detail |
Project No.
SCSC_105_2024A
Project Title
Strengthening Standards and Technical Regulations for Higher Water Quality
Project Status
Project in Implementation
Publication (if any)
Fund Account
APEC Support Fund
Sub-fund
ASF: General Fund
Project Year
2024
Project Session
Session 1
Over 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water and more than half of the world population lacks access to safe sanitation. This crisis threatens economic growth, national security, and public health. Although the APEC region is experiencing strong population growth, it has less freshwater per person than any other region. These trends diminish the ability to advance domestic priorities, including those related to sustainability and resiliency. Public and private stakeholders have an important role to play in addressing these challenges by providing technologies and policy solutions that will contribute to a healthier, more water-secure world. The project will identify issues, barriers, and opportunities for policymakers to help shape their water and sanitation systems. The project will help economies apply relevant international water and plumbing standards into their technical regulations. This will help shape the construction of quality infrastructure and the availability of safe and efficient products. |
