Why water poverty is a problem of power
Water poverty is not only about scarcity or infrastructure. It is about who controls resources, whose voice is heard in decision-making, and whose needs are treated as optional.
Written by Barbara Schreiner•5 min read
This LinkedIn reflection argues that water poverty is fundamentally a problem of power. Without addressing the political and institutional imbalances that decide who gets water and who does not, technical fixes will continue to leave the most vulnerable behind.
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Barbara Schreiner
Founder of Red Thread NPC, Executive Director of the Water Integrity Network, writer, cultural activist, and transformational coach. 30+ years in international water governance and social justice.
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