The document discusses several topics related to global water politics and access. It notes that while water is plentiful globally, one in five people lack access to safe drinking water. Several regions face water challenges, such as Beijing whose water table is dropping rapidly, and the Middle East which has only 0.9% of the world's water resources to support 5% of the population. The document lists several organizations and resources focused on water issues globally. It also provides a brief case study on water access challenges in Northern Ghana and mentions that an estimated 40% of water projects fail due to inappropriate technology or lack of community participation.