22 March 2011: The Government of the United States and the World Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on World Water Day, 22 March 2011. The partners will convene an annual high-level review of programs under the MOU to monitor and advance progress toward water security and improved water quality.

Potential activities supported under the MOU include: rehabilitation of watersheds and wetlands; improvement of irrigation practices to promote water efficiency; mobilization of public-private partnerships and private capital to support water infrastructure and development projects; and identification of areas for potential regional and transboundary cooperation. [US Press Release]