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Which decade was designated as International Decade for Drinking Water and Sanitation by the UN?
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The correct answer is
1981-1990
UN Decade for Drinking Water & Sanitation
The United Nations (UN) has historically designated specific periods to focus global efforts on critical issues. This initiative aimed to improve access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation worldwide.
- The UN designated the period from 1981 to 1990 as the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade.
- The primary goal was to strengthen national programs and increase efforts to provide safe water and sanitation for all.
Therefore, the correct decade is 1981-1990.
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