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A €12 Million Boost to Transform Urban Sanitation in Africa The African Water Facility (AWF) has secured €12 million from the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) for a new funding initiative: the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII). Launched on August 27, 2024, this project aims to revolutionize #urbansanitation across the continent.    Key objectives over the next decade: ➡ Mobilize $320 million for 50 sanitation projects ➡ Support the provision of innovative and socially inclusive solutions to solve Africa sanitation challenges ➡ Promote the transition to more targeted solutions such as onsite and decentralised sanitation systems "We hope to see more support from other partners for this important initiative which will ensure inclusive and sustainable access to safe sanitation and cross-cutting impact on development on the continent," says Mtchera Johannes Chirwa, AWF Coordinator and Acting AfDB Director for Water Development and Sanitation. Learn more about the journey to create healthier, more sustainable African cities: bit.ly/3zjSIln

💡 New Resource Alert Rapid urbanization is straining Ghana’s water supply systems. To better understand the context and identify appropriate interventions, USAID assessed three core challenges facing the local utility, Ghana Water Limited: water quality, equity, and non-revenue water. USAID will use the findings from this study to identify opportunities to support Ghana Water Limited increase operational efficiency, recover more revenue, and reach underserved areas. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCF3FK67

Exciting news from #NDBAnnualMeeting! In a timely announcement coinciding with the #WorldWaterWeek, NDB has approved a loan of up to USD 1 billion to the Republic of South Africa to finance essential water and sanitation projects. This has been done under the Municipal Infrastructure Grant of the Government of South Africa, a conditional grant allocated to non-metropolitan municipalities to reduce infrastructure backlogs and ensure the provision of basic services to poor households. Did You Know? #DYK In 2022, about 12% of total households in South Africa did not have access to piped water and about 17% did not have access to improved sanitation services. Government of South Africa's National Water and Sanitation Master Plan 2030 estimates that the water supply and sanitation sector will require an investment of ZAR 90 billion per annum.  Through this financing, NDB is playing a crucial role in addressing pressing infrastructure challenges and investing in a sustainable future - the theme of #NDBAM24. Read press release: https://lnkd.in/g-4kuRGK

At least 90% of the finance Africa needs to achieve water security and sustainable sanitation by 2030 can be accessed from domestic resources by improving the enabling environment for investments, better water governance, higher budget allocations, the efficient delivery of water services, and others. Less than 10% needs to be sourced from international funds. A water-secure Africa is within the power of African leaders. The pyramid of transformation from Africa's Rising Water Investment Tide report https://lnkd.in/d8M7Xrwx shows potential sources of finance for an additional US$30bn per year by 2030. #sdg6 #africa #watersecurity #waterinvestments

Well done Thabo Rakoloti- As a professional in the water and sanitation sector, I believe it is crucial to invest in providing access to clean water for South Africa's poorest communities. Access to safe, reliable water is a fundamental human right, yet millions of people around the globe lack this basic necessity. Lack of clean water not only impacts health and hygiene, but also hinders economic and social development in impoverished regions. Investing in water infrastructure, treatment systems, and community-based water projects can have a transformative impact. It improves public health, reduces the burden on women and children who often walk miles to collect water, and enables communities to thrive. As professionals, we have a responsibility to advocate for increased funding, innovative solutions, and collaborative efforts to ensure everyone has access to this life-sustaining resource.

🌍 Celebrating the Impact of the African Water Facility 🎥 The African Water Facility (AWF), established in 2004 under the initiative of the African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW), has made significant strides in mobilizing resources for water resource development activities across Africa. Since its inception, the AWF has successfully led over 117 projects in 52 countries, mobilizing more than €184 million from 17 bilateral and multilateral financial institutions, foundations, and African governments. This impressive investment has profoundly improved water access, sanitation, and sustainable management throughout the continent. Ebase Africa is proud to be the production company behind the documentary that showcases the AWF's dedication to addressing Africa's water challenges. This initiative highlights the multi-sectoral approach that has paved the way for sustainable development and enhanced socio-economic well-being in communities across the region. Let’s continue to support initiatives that drive progress toward a water-secure future for all! #EbaseAfrica #WaterManagement #Sustainability #AfricanWaterFacility #AWF #AMCOW #CommunityDevelopment #Innovation https://lnkd.in/dpvQ2VrE

As the third conference of the #dushanbe #water #process comes to a close, the AIP remains committed to implementing its commitment to the United Nations 2023 Water Conference Water Action Agenda to leverage an additional US$30bn per year by 2030 to close Africa's water investment gap. In the final declaration, leaders at Dushanbe stressed the need to stimulate new and innovative partnerships and accelerate actions to achieve the water-related goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Water security in Africa will increasingly rely on private finance, given the insufficiency of public funds and the contribution that the private sector offers in driving water business efficiency. Public-private partnerships are key to closing Africa's water investment gap and achieving #sdg6. The water sector can attract private capital through blended finance models. This will require government budgets and development finance to be repurposed to provide significantly greater leverage for private capital.  #investinwater #mindthegap #africa

Earlier this week, African Water Facility hosted the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) and the Miinistry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in Abidjan, to discuss progress of the Denmark-NDF funded joint program in the Sahel and Horn of Africa, and the development of the Facility’s upcoming strategy for 2026 - 2030. In 2021, Denmark, NDF and the African Water Facility launched the flagship program with 8 projects worth €34 million in five countries – Mali, Niger, Ethiopia, Somalia and Burkina Faso – to finance the provision of greener investments in water, sanitation, and water resources management activities in rural and urban areas of the selected countries and support COVID-19 recovery. To date, in-country projects have been initiated in three out of the five countries with approvals for the remaining two expected this year. The Facility’s new strategy for 2026 – 2030 will aim to cement its position as a cutting-edge agent for change and impact for African countries in responding to challenges in the continent’s rapidly evolving water and sanitation sector. On the back of this exchange, the Facility will commence consultations with stakeholders on the new strategy over the course of 2024 and early 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6vAp-K4 #africanwaterfacility #water #sanitation

In prelude to the 2024 #World_Water_Day, we are in #Bagante for the 2nd #Regional_Water_Actors_Forum, a strategic event fostering crucial discussions to advance regional water access. Tha forum is held under the theme 'Management of water resources and water infrastructures for sustainable access to water and sanitation in the West Region of Cameroon'. #Cameroon projects its national #water_access to reach 100% by 2030, thus strengthening governance through sharing experiences is essential to achieving this. #SDG6

What is the link between finance and sustainable development in Africa? In this interview with the BBC, Osward M Chanda, director of the African Water Facility, Water Development and Sanitation at the African Development Bank Group, discussed the urgent need for investment to meet the increasing demand for water and sanitation on the continent. Listen here (from 16:00): https://lnkd.in/eANeET5Y #africanwaterfacility