Project Narrative

Through international and local collaborations, APP is contributing to IndonesiaÕs advance towards a cleaner and more sustainable water future. Water is an essential resource for life. The global demand for water has been increasing at a rate of about 1% per year over the past decades as a function of population growth, economic development and changing consumption patterns, and it will continue to grow significantly over the foreseeable future. Despite this, access to clean water and proper sanitation remains a challenge in many communities around the globe. Even the islands of Indonesia, surrounded by water on all sides, face looming water security challenges. It is estimated that 30 million Indonesians have no access to clean water, while another 51 million lack adequate sanitation facilities. Both rural and urban communities also face further water-related complications, including floods and droughts that are worsened by climate change.