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Matt Damon and Gary White: Why the Global Water Crisis Is Really a Finance Problem

2.1 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water. Solving this problem will take more than charity - it will take a new approach to scaling partnerships, awareness and funding. In this episode, Water.org’s co-founders Matt Damon and Gary White share the unique approach to mico-loans and investments than have helped to bridge the water gap for 85 million people. They explain why creating an economic flywheel for change can bring truly sustainable solutions. They also share what they’ve learned about scale and from each other in a partnership that has now spanned 17 years. This episode was recorded at the Annual Meeting in Davos in January 2026.