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S11E13 - The World's Best Water Entrepreneur Actually Runs a Charity
Manage episode 429269559 series 3292025
Gary White and his co-founder Matt Damon have enabled water access for over 66 million people! How? Let's find out.
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #️⃣
🔗 Water.org's website
🔗 Water Equity's website
🔗 The World Bank's "Funding a Water Secure Future"
🔗 The UN SDG 6 Data Portal
🔗 The Do's and Don'ts of Rural Water Supply
🔗 Tom Ferguson's appearance on the podcast
🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️
Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast
Main Channel: @AntoineWalter
DWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water
Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
▶️ Key Ideas
WaterCredit’s Impact: WaterCredit has provided loans totaling $5.5 billion, impacting 66 million people, with a 98% repayment rate.
Philanthropy as a Catalyst: Traditional philanthropic approaches often involve one-time spending. In contrast, Water.org creates a sustainable cycle of investment and repayment.
Challenges in Water Access: Water.org’s dual approach—bottom-up financing for immediate needs and top-down investment for infrastructure—addresses these challenges comprehensively.
Importance of Women in Water Solutions: Empowering women with access to loans for water solutions has broader social benefits, including improved health, education, and economic opportunities.
Sustainability and Climate Resilience: Water.org emphasizes the need for climate-resilient infrastructure, ensuring that water solutions are sustainable in the face of environmental changes.
Global Collaboration: Water.org collaborates with a network of 140 financial institutions worldwide, facilitating access to water solutions tailored to local needs.
Role of Governments and Institutions: While private sector innovation drives much of Water.org’s work, governments and international institutions play a critical role in scaling these solutions.
Educating Stakeholders: Public perception and education are crucial. Water.org’s success stories and data-driven approach help change narratives around water access.
Future Goals: Water.org aims to reach 100 million people with an additional $1 billion in investment capital. Their long-term vision includes comprehensive water access solutions that integrate both individual and infrastructure needs.
👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7
🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
00:00 Meeting Gary White: A Water Legend
01:27 The Impact of WaterCredit
02:57 Challenges and Innovations in Water Access
04:42 Gary White's Journey and Insights
07:10 Financial Strategies for Water Access
09:01 Scaling Water Solutions Globally
11:32 Creating Sustainable Water Infrastructure
15:32 Future Goals and Challenges
18:49 Innovative Financial Models for Water Projects
29:12 Accelerating Project Development with DFIs
30:17 Challenges and Innovations in Water Equity
30:38 Market Gaps and Unique Approaches
33:30 Investor Interest and Financial Returns
35:44 Public Perception and Education
38:23 Role of Governments and International Organizations
43:56 Future of Traditional Charity in Water Projects
48:27 Confidence in Solving the Water Crisis
50:48 Rapid Fire Questions
#WaterDevelopment #SDG6
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420 episode
Manage episode 429269559 series 3292025
Gary White and his co-founder Matt Damon have enabled water access for over 66 million people! How? Let's find out.
More #water insights? Connect with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoinewalter1/
#️⃣ All the Links Mentioned in this Episode #️⃣
🔗 Water.org's website
🔗 Water Equity's website
🔗 The World Bank's "Funding a Water Secure Future"
🔗 The UN SDG 6 Data Portal
🔗 The Do's and Don'ts of Rural Water Supply
🔗 Tom Ferguson's appearance on the podcast
🎙️ Subscribe and Listen to the Don't Waste Water Podcast HERE 🎙️
Podcast Channel: @dwwpodcast
Main Channel: @AntoineWalter
DWW Smartlink: https://smartlink.ausha.co/dont-waste-water
Website: https://dww.show/podcast/
▶️ Key Ideas
WaterCredit’s Impact: WaterCredit has provided loans totaling $5.5 billion, impacting 66 million people, with a 98% repayment rate.
Philanthropy as a Catalyst: Traditional philanthropic approaches often involve one-time spending. In contrast, Water.org creates a sustainable cycle of investment and repayment.
Challenges in Water Access: Water.org’s dual approach—bottom-up financing for immediate needs and top-down investment for infrastructure—addresses these challenges comprehensively.
Importance of Women in Water Solutions: Empowering women with access to loans for water solutions has broader social benefits, including improved health, education, and economic opportunities.
Sustainability and Climate Resilience: Water.org emphasizes the need for climate-resilient infrastructure, ensuring that water solutions are sustainable in the face of environmental changes.
Global Collaboration: Water.org collaborates with a network of 140 financial institutions worldwide, facilitating access to water solutions tailored to local needs.
Role of Governments and Institutions: While private sector innovation drives much of Water.org’s work, governments and international institutions play a critical role in scaling these solutions.
Educating Stakeholders: Public perception and education are crucial. Water.org’s success stories and data-driven approach help change narratives around water access.
Future Goals: Water.org aims to reach 100 million people with an additional $1 billion in investment capital. Their long-term vision includes comprehensive water access solutions that integrate both individual and infrastructure needs.
👋 SOCIAL MEDIA 👋
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwwpodcast/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntoineWalter7
🙋 QUESTION: What would you like me to cover next?
⏰ TIME CODES ⏰
00:00 Meeting Gary White: A Water Legend
01:27 The Impact of WaterCredit
02:57 Challenges and Innovations in Water Access
04:42 Gary White's Journey and Insights
07:10 Financial Strategies for Water Access
09:01 Scaling Water Solutions Globally
11:32 Creating Sustainable Water Infrastructure
15:32 Future Goals and Challenges
18:49 Innovative Financial Models for Water Projects
29:12 Accelerating Project Development with DFIs
30:17 Challenges and Innovations in Water Equity
30:38 Market Gaps and Unique Approaches
33:30 Investor Interest and Financial Returns
35:44 Public Perception and Education
38:23 Role of Governments and International Organizations
43:56 Future of Traditional Charity in Water Projects
48:27 Confidence in Solving the Water Crisis
50:48 Rapid Fire Questions
#WaterDevelopment #SDG6
Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
420 episode
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