March 14, 2017
Somalia: The African Water Facility Supports Somaliland to Build Resilience to Water Stress and Climate Change
The African Water Facility (AWF) held on February 21, 2017 a launching ceremony and workshop to officially kick-start the Water Resources Management and Investment Plan project for… Read more »
March 09, 2017
Mozambique: The African Water Facility Supports Mozambique's Resilience to Climate Change and Reducing Vulnerability to Floods in Inhambane and Chimoio
The Government of the Republic of Mozambique and the African Water Facility (AWF) has entered into a grant agreement for a feasibility study on Urban Sanitation, Drainage and Solid… Read more »
February 14, 2017
Southern Africa: The AWF and Nepad-IPPF Foster Climate Resilient Water Resources Development in Southern Africa
The African Water Facility (AWF) and NEPAD Infrastructure Project Preparation Facility (NEPAD-IPPF) signed on January 31, 2017 in Pretoria, South Africa, a letter of agreement with… Read more »
February 01, 2017
Rwanda: The African Water Facility Supports Rwanda to Maximize Its Water and Sanitation Investments
The African Water Facility (AWF) provided a grant of close to €2 million to the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to support the development of a 25-year national water… Read more »
December 16, 2016
Africa: Partners Join Forces to Improve Wastewater Management and Sanitation in Africa
A new project has been launched to improve wastewater management and sanitation provision in Africa. Read more »
December 15, 2016
Africa: Improving Aid Effectiveness and Transparency in AfDB's Rural Water Sector
Rural water supply and sanitation task managers and experts of the African Development Bank (AfDB) have discussed how to enhance transparency and aid effectiveness through online… Read more »
Sudan: African Development Bank to Sink U.S.$20 Million in Port Sudan Urgent Water and Sanitation Project
In collaboration with the UK Department of International Development (DfID), the African Development Bank (AfDB) concluded a project identification mission to Port Sudan on… Read more »
December 05, 2016
Cote d'Ivoire: 16th African Water Facility Governing Council to Meet in Abidjan
The African Water Facility (AWF) is hosting its 16th Governing Council meeting on Monday and Tuesday, December 5 and 6, 2016 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Abidjan, Côte… Read more »
December 01, 2016
Africa: Major Rural Water Supply Conference Underway in Abidjan With AfDB's Support
A four-day meeting, to address the challenges facing rural water supply and to share perspectives on best practices, started on 29 November 2016 in Abidjan, with full support from… Read more »
November 24, 2016
Africa: Water At the Heart of COP22 and Actions On Climate Change
An historic first for the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Agreement on Climate Change (COP), a Water Action Day was the highlight of the third day of COP22 in… Read more »
November 18, 2016
Africa: AfDB Board Approves Us $135 Million for Zambia's Small Towns Water and Sanitation Program
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group on Friday, November 18, 2016 approved a US $135-million loan to finance a water and sanitation program targeting… Read more »
November 10, 2016
Africa: COP22 - Water Takes Centre Stage As AfDB Showcases Success Stories
Deliberations at the ongoing COP22 climate conference in Marrakech took a different turn on Wednesday as delegates shifted focus to the nexus between water and climate change in… Read more »
Africa: Africa Mulls Tourism Certification Framework to Manage Water and Waste
Experts at the ongoing climate talks in Marrakech have advocated the development and adoption of a policy and strategic framework that support expansion and mainstreaming of… Read more »
November 09, 2016
Africa: AfDB Approves Us $391 Million for Kenya's Water and Sanitation Project
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 approved US $391 million to help finance a major water and sanitation program in… Read more »
Africa: The African Water Facility Supports Improved Smallholder Farmers Resilience to Climate Change Through Irrigation Upscaling
The African Water Facility (AWF) held a one-day event on November 9, 2016 to launch the Upscaling Smallholder Irrigation (USI) project, which aims to help develop smallholder… Read more »
October 24, 2016
Mozambique: Governor of Zambezia Province in Mozambique Launches Small Water Scheme Financed By the African Development Bank
The African Development Bank's drive towards implementing its fifth High 5 priority - "Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa" - was boosted on October 13, 2016, when… Read more »
September 16, 2016
Tanzania: Zanzibar Water and Sanitation Project - Improving Lives in Rural Communities
AfDB Water and Sanitation Director, Mohamed El Azizi, visiting a beneficiary's livestock keeping farm in Zanzibar. Read more »
September 18, 2016
Tanzania: Zanzibar Water and Sanitation Project: Improving Lives in Rural Communities
“I no longer need to waste hours fetching water. I have more time to help my husband with our cattle – which was quite difficult without access to clean water.… Read more »
September 09, 2016
Tunisia: 400,000 Tunisians to Benefit From AfDB Water Program
Phase II of an African Development Bank-funded water program in Tunisia will improve water services for about 400,000 rural Tunisians. Approved by the Bank's Board of Directors on… Read more »
September 08, 2016
Mozambique: African Water Facility - Improving Mozambique's Resilience to Climate Change and Reducing Vulnerability to Floods
The African Water Facility (AWF) has granted €1.8 million to Mozambique to finance a development plan and feasibility studies for urban sanitation, drainage and solid waste… Read more »
August 29, 2016
Africa: AfDB Joins Global Community to Press for Water for All By 2030
As a leading provider of water and sanitation services in Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Water Facility (AWF) have been invited to participate in World… Read more »
August 16, 2016
Mozambique: Mission Visits Dam Rehabilitation Project Expected to Provide Water to 17,000 People in Mozambique
On August 3, 2016, the African Development Bank's Resident Representative in Mozambique, Joseph Ribeiro, and various members of the diplomatic community visited the Massingir Dam… Read more »
August 04, 2016
Tanzania: African Water Facility: Boosting Hydropower and Irrigation in Tanzania
Tanzania is expected to benefit from a boost in hydropower generation and irrigation development thanks to a new study financed by the African Water Facility (AWF). This… Read more »
August 02, 2016
South Sudan: AfDB Stands By South Sudan and Approves €6-Million Grant for Resilient Water Project for Improved Livelihoods in Juba
The livelihoods of some 230,000 people in Juba, South Sudan, will be improved thanks to a key water project approved on July 14, 2016 by the Board of Directors of the African… Read more »
July 21, 2016
Africa: More Funding Needed to Achieve Water and Sanitation Sustainable Development Goal
"Water and sanitation will remain one of the key development challenges facing African communities and nations, with direct impacts on economic growth," warned the African… Read more »
