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It aims to ensure that the best knowledge and practice on resilience are used to shape policies and investments, particularly in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The coalition operates through three interrelated functions: 'Collaborate' (peer-to-peer learning and capacity building), 'Connect' (virtual knowledge-sharing platforms), and 'Apply' (measurement, incubation, and scaling support). 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Analysis of 15 cities reveals that nearly half of households lack piped utility water, forcing them to rely on private sources that can be up to 52 times more expensive. The document contends that private sector involvement and the corporatization of utilities have failed to improve access for the under-served and recommends extending formal piped networks, addressing intermittent service, and upgrading informal settlements.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"wri-000006#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Global data from UNICEF and the WHO overestimate water access, masking an urban water crisis that leads to ineffective planning. 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