Abdul Latif Jameel’s 'Perspectives' thought leadership series provides a unique and engaging insight into the challenges and opportunities seen in core developmental business sectors across the rapidly developing Middle East, North Africa and Turkey region, and far beyond.
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July 7, 2026
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Madrid, Spain
6 mins
Why does water inequality persist despite decades of investment?
Access to safe water and sanitation has improved significantly over the past two decades. Nevertheless, billions of people still live without reliable drinking water, safely managed sanitation or basic hygiene services, particularly across so-called fragile states, rural communities and lower-income regions.
June 23, 2026
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Madrid, Spain
7 mins
Is risk the real barrier to water investment in emerging markets?
The issue of water infrastructure in emerging markets has historically been trapped in contradiction. The social and economic case for investment is well established, with clear links to improved public health, food security, higher productivity and greater resilience. Financial returns, however, as measured through conventional risk-return models, often fall short of what is required to attract large-scale private capital.
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