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Water and Waste Treatment in Chongqing, China

Half of the world's people now live in cities, and the number is growing. Keeping fast-growing cities livable is a challenge.

One megacity in China, Chongqing, is trying to provide clean drinking water and waste treatment for millions of residents, as more people pour in every year.
 

HIGHLIGHTS

The foundation of development is infrastructure, providing the basics of electricity, roads, safe water, and information and communication technologies necessary for economic growth, trade, competitiveness, health, and employment. Investment in infrastructure creates new jobs, spurring economic activity.

The videos below explore Turkey’s strategy for generating clean, renewable energy, a safe-water solution in Armenia, the successful combination of a transport network and speed in Guangzhou, and a program to bring high-speed connectivity to more than 20 African countries.


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Turkey: Clean Wind Power 



Water in Armenia


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On the Road - Guangzhou City Center Transport Project 

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RCIP Program - Technology in Africa




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