The Asia and Pacific region is making progress in strengthening water security, according to a key finding from the Asian Water Development Outlook 2016, a publication of the Asian Development Bank. The report reveals how countries score and compare in the five dimensions of water security.

This presentation features the Asian Water Development Outlook 2016, a publication by Asian Development Bank that provides a snapshot of the water security status in the region. It also examines the relationship between water insecurity and economics, particularly the water security rating for each country vis-à-vis gross domestic product per capita.

A brief summary of take-away messages, highlighting some key observations from the three thematic areas of Asia Water Week 2013, is presented. The message also draws attention to the lively contribution by the Young Partners for Water, demonstrating the energy and innovation that young people will bring to the water sector.