3 The top two targets supported by OPEC Fund projects under SDG 6 are targets are target 6.a and 6.1 (Table 6). Typical OPEC Fund projects in support of SDG 6 aim to expand access to safe drinking water and sanitation, as well as improving water efficiency and wastewater treatment. OPEC Fund projects ap- proved since 2018 in support of SDG 6 include, for example, a US$50 million loan to the Republic of Maldives to improve the living conditions of approximately 20,000 people in 13 outer islands by providing sustainable access to safe water supply and sanitation services, and a US$30 million loan to increase the amount of safe drinking water available to populations in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Table 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Nr. of contributing projects % of contributing projects 6.1 By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all 11 4% 6.2 By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sani- tation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations 8 3% 6.4 By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity 6 2% 6.a By 2030, expand international cooperation and capaci- ty-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programs, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treat- ment, recycling and reuse technologies 14 5% SDG target
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