Vietnam is confronted by a host of water challenges that risk jeopardizing future growth. Particularly water pollution and environmental damage create high risks. Solving these challenges requires incentives, investments and innovation. Taking decisive action now is therefore essential for Vietnam¡¯s sustainable socioeconomic development, especially as infrastructure and demand management solutions to avert the impending water crisis are at hand and feasible.
"Unless decisive steps are taken, water, which has been a driving force behind Vietnam¡¯s rapid growth, will become a brake on development. Early actions will ensure that water remains a key ingredient for Vietnam¡¯s growing prosperity."
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 | Vietnam's Positive Development Trajectory Over the Last Two DecadesView | |
 | In Vietnam, Sound Water Development Approaches Yield Positive BenefitsView | |
 | Vietnam's Growth and Success Comes with Challenges for Water ResourcesView | |
 | Too Little: Rising Demand and the Need to Increase 'Dong per Drop'View | |
 | Too Dirty: Policy Priority is Needed to Reduce the Devastating Levels of PollutionView | |
 | Too Much: Managing Water-Related Risks and Building ResilienceView | |
 | Key Underlying Challenges: Key Causes for ChallengesView | |
 | Key Underlying Challenges: The Way ForwardView | |