Water as Leverage- Setting the scene for a call for action
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<strong>Setting</strong> <strong>the</strong> Scene <strong>for</strong> a Call <strong>for</strong> Action<br />
Content<br />
2.<br />
Asia’s<br />
Co<strong>as</strong>tal<br />
Regions<br />
“Asia is at a critical juncture. Its<br />
role on <strong>the</strong> world stage is incre<strong>as</strong>ing, thanks in<br />
large part to its growing economy, demographic<br />
changes, technological innovations and, more<br />
importantly, enhancements in corporate and<br />
state governance. But despite <strong>the</strong>se impressive<br />
achievements, <strong>the</strong> region now faces new<br />
and complex challenges. In particular, rapid<br />
urbanization, a m<strong>as</strong>sive infr<strong>as</strong>tructure gap, <strong>the</strong><br />
impact of climate change and environmental<br />
degradation are very tough problems to solve.”<br />
Jin Liqun<br />
President of <strong>the</strong> Asian Infr<strong>as</strong>tructure Investment Bank<br />
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PART 1 / From Global <strong>Water</strong> Issues to a Call <strong>for</strong> Action 29
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