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3 interconnected pathways to mobilise over US$30bn per year for water and sanitation in Africa, according to the report "Africa's Rising Investment Tide" published by the African Union Commission and International High Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa in 2023. 1. Achieve more impactful water spending and leveraging 2. Mobilise Domestic Resources 3. Mobilise Global and Continental Investment and Finance Underlying all pathways is high-level political commitment, leadership and governance reforms that raise the attractiveness of water as an investment opportunity. A well-diversified and skilled workforce of water professionals, increasing gender balance, to deal with water insecurity and management of international waters are critical enablers of all three pathways. Read the full Africa's Rising Investment Tide here https://lnkd.in/dqtegUU2 and in French https://lnkd.in/dtbsaVWX #watersecurity #sdg6 #mindthegap Macky Sall Jakaya Kikwete Alex Simalabwi Harsen Nyambe Josefa Sacko AUDA NEPAD African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW)

The session aims to identify innovative financing models being implemented to provide safe water and sanitation services to underserved populations. The discussion will explore the effectiveness of microfinancing, impact investing, public financing, the vital contributions of DFIs, and catalytic financing. These strategies aim to empower communities, ensure project sustainability, and generate significant social, environmental, and financial benefits. Do join us.

Goal 6 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development aims to ensure universal access to safe drinking #water and #sanitation. However, current progress is insufficient, with billions still lacking access to these basic services. To achieve universal coverage by 2030, a significant increase in funding is needed, estimated at $114 billion per year. This article written by Josefina Maestu, Honorary Lecturer at Universidad de Alcalá, and JOSE GESTI, Senior Water and Climate Consultant at Sanitation and Water for All - a UNICEF-hosted global partnership, describes some of the most recent developments to improve the situation and overcome financing barriers. https://lnkd.in/dJXgpvgJ #sdg #sdg6

𝟓 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟔𝟑: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭. #1-   The investment requirement to make the #Africa #Water #Vision a reality is indicated as at least US $64 billion per year for 20 years since 2009 and current financial flows for the sector are reported at about US$ 10 -19 billion per year, indicating a significant funding gap of approximately 70%. #2-  Improvements in water funding are still significantly off the ambition to have achieved by 2020 allocations of at least 5% of the annual #budget to the water sector and 0.5% of Member States’ GDP to sanitation and hygiene. #3-   Call for meaningful actions, including #legislation, #policies, and #programmes that address #social inclusion targeting #women, #youth, and #marginalised communities without neglecting men. #4-   Committed to increase efforts to make progress on #water security, #sanitation, and #hygiene beyond 2025 within the framework of the SDGs; and the #Africa Union Agenda 2063 – the Africa We Want. #5-   Encourage integrated approaches that ensure the provision of sustainable and #resilient water, wastewater, and sanitation services. African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW) Groundwater Youth Network (GWYN) #Water #Groundwater #Sanitation #Hygiene #WASH #Wastewater #Youth #Agenda2063

🛑 Only 72% of South Africans have access to safely managed sanitation! This is a critical issue that South Africa needs to address as part of Sustainable Development Goal 6. If we work together we can achieve this!💪 read all the stats here: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/dBRzfFqF #sanitation #southafrica #Sanitationforall #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #BIOROCK

Lebanon is grappling with a severe water crisis, exacerbated by years of mismanagement, conflict, and climate change. The country produces 300 million cubic meters of untreated wastewater annually, with many treatment facilities non-operational due to poor maintenance and funding issues. Our latest policy paper proposes Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems (DEWATS) as a practical, low-cost, and sustainable solution tailored to Lebanon’s unique socio-economic and geographic context. It offers a comprehensive roadmap for national and international actors to collaborate and enhance wastewater treatment frameworks, emphasising short-, mid-, and long-term measures in Lebanon and globally. 👉 Get Your Copy Now! https://lnkd.in/epqPsuS5 Cewas Stichting SPARK THE CIRCULAR HUB Flourish Ngo #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Sustainability #Lebanon #Green #Policy #policypaper #DEWATS #wastewater #لبنان #Entrepreneurship #Circulareconomy #reuse #circularpackaging #packaging #beirut #بيروت_لبنان #بيروت #entrepreneurship #watermanagement #management 

When leaders prioritize water and sanitation, financing follows. Latin America and the Caribbean are setting a powerful example by mobilizing $372 billion over the next five years to achieve water and sanitation for all by 2030. Though significant, this investment represents less than 1.3% of the region's annual GDP—less than the cost of ongoing water scarcity and climate disasters. Countries can draw valuable lessons from this approach to enhance their own water and sanitation infrastructure, thus tackling climate change and spurring economic growth. Similar to the Presidential Compacts on Water and Sanitation seen in Latin America, African governments should foster political commitment to water and sanitation, securing the necessary resources and policy support. #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #WaterAndSanitation #EconomicGrowth #GreenJobs #FinanceForGood #Africa

This in-depth analysis by Leleti Maluleke exposes South Africa's precarious water situation. Droughts, ageing infrastructure, and mismanagement threaten the country's economic development and social stability. Unequal access to clean water disproportionately burdens marginalised communities, particularly women in rural areas. The policy briefing sheds light on the complex interplay between climate change, population growth, and policy failures that have created a perfect storm. Maluleke argues that effective water governance and sustainable infrastructure investments are crucial to secure South Africa's water future. https://lnkd.in/dtsVVZP9 Watercan Department of Water and Sanitation #WaterWeek #WorldWaterDay #watercrisis

In recognition of World Water Day 🚰 : SDG 6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all. Today is World Water Day and the UN theme this year is 'Water for Peace' As we observe the day, let us think about re-greening communities in fragile and conflict contexts; particularly how we can restore water sources and catchments for sustainable water availability. #FunFact In Kenya, World Vision Kenya is second to the government in providing access to safe water We need lots of blue 🌊 to remain green 🌳 #SDG6

Africa faces immense challenges when it comes to water. Many countries across the continent endure water stress and scarcity. Rapid population growth, urbanization, pollution, and climate change threaten the availability of safe, reliable water supplies essential for life, health, food production, and economic development. At the same time, hundreds of millions of Africans lack access to basic sanitation services like toilets and wastewater treatment. Poor sanitation spreads disease, contaminates drinking water sources, and degrades vital ecosystems. Africa needs investments totalling tens of billions of dollars per year to address these interlinked water supply and sanitation challenges. Governments cannot shoulder this burden alone. The private sector must be mobilized through public-private partnerships. Private Sector can bring financing, innovation, and expertise in water infrastructure and service delivery. Projects can become financially sustainable over the long term by incorporating private investment and management. The public sector retains oversight and accountability functions. #SDG6, Green Climate Fund More about African sanitation and wastewater? here is the Atlas! https://lnkd.in/gzZK-Riy