Because of water’s multidimensional role in economic development and poverty reduction, addressing the constraints that women and girls face in accessing and managing water is essential for achieving impact. Gender-inclusive water programs need to reflect the integral roles of women and girls as providers, users, and managers of water. The Water Global Practice of the World Bank is contributing to the effort to reduce gender inequities by focusing on three major responses.

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