March 31, 2025
Southern Africa: Supporting Lesotho's Bold Plans for Sustainable Water and Energy Supply in Southern Africa - King Letsie III and Akinwumi Adesina Meet
The Kingdom of Lesotho, with support from the African Development Bank, is leveraging its abundant water and renewable energy resources to chart an ambitious path that will… Read more »
March 23, 2025
Lesotho: The Gift of Water - How the Lesotho Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project Is Transforming Lives
"Water is life; when there is no water, it is as if there are no people living." Read more »
March 17, 2025
Africa: African Development Bank, African Water Facility, Association of European Development Finance Institutions to Hold Investment Event for Water and Sanitation in Africa
The African Development Bank Group, African Water Facility, and the Association of European Development Finance Institutions will host a high-level event to generate investment for… Read more »
February 26, 2025
Africa: Investing in Hydrological Monitoring for Sound Water Resources Management - 'You Can't Manage What You Don't Measure'
What: Webinar on Hydrological Monitoring and Water Resources Management Read more »
December 19, 2024
Chad: Chad - The African Development Fund Approves a Grant of USD 11 Million to Increase Rice Production Through Comprehensive Water Management.
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund - the African Development Bank Group's concessional financing window - approved a grant of USD 11.53 million to Chad in… Read more »
December 17, 2024
Benin: Benin - Some One Million People to Benefit From Loan of Eur 118 Million From the African Development Bank and Africa Growing Together Fund to Supply More Drinking Water
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a loan of EUR 118.63 million to Benin to implement the Drinking Water Supply for Resilience in Rural Areas… Read more »
November 07, 2024
Africa: 24th Meeting of the African Water Facility Governing Council
What: 24th Meeting of the African Water Facility Governing Council Read more »
October 24, 2024
Kenya: A Race Against Time - The Thwake Dam Story
As the scorching sun beats down on the dusty border between Makueni and Kitui counties in Kenya, a hive of activity buzzes around what is set to become one of Kenya's most… Read more »
October 08, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank Appoints Mr. Mtchera Johannes Chirwa Acting Director for the Water and Sanitation Department
The African Development Bank has appointed Mtchera Johannes Chirwa Acting Director for the Water and Sanitation Department effective 1 August 2024. Read more »
September 26, 2024
Central African Republic: The African Development Fund Allocates Nearly $135 Million for Water Project in Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved $134.71 million to support infrastructure development and improve water resources on the border between the… Read more »
September 05, 2024
Africa: African Water Facility Secures 12 Million Euros to Invest in Urban Sanitation in Africa
The African Water Facility has secured 12 million euros from the Nordic Development Fund for a new funding initiative to support African governments, utilities, the private sector,… Read more »
August 21, 2024
Africa: The African Development Bank Group and Its Partners Will Present a Report At World Water Week in Stockholm
What: World Water Week: Presentation of Joint Report Read more »
August 08, 2024
Africa: Strengthening Regulatory Role in Water and Sanitation Financing
What: Webinar on the regulatory role in water and sanitation sector financing Read more »
August 06, 2024
Zambia: Zambia - More Than 460,000 People Will Soon Have Access to Improved Water and Sanitation Due to a Loan of $13.2 Million From the African Development Fund
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund granted a loan of $13.2 million to Zambia in Abidjan on 17 July 2024 to implement innovative measures and improve access to… Read more »
June 12, 2024
Malawi: Enhancing Climate Resilience - A Narrative of Water Security in Northern Malawi
Nestled in the southeastern region of Africa, Malawi is blessed with diverse landscapes, from the plains of the central region to the Shire Highlands in the south, and the Nyika… Read more »
May 25, 2024
Uganda: Securing Water Futures - Climate-Proofing Uganda's Urban Water Systems
Uganda is renowned for its lush landscapes and abundant water sources, but climate change is creating a severe threat to urban water systems. Increasingly, the impact of variable… Read more »
May 22, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank At the 10th World Water Forum - Showcasing Commitment to Facilitating Access to Water and Sanitation Resources in Africa
The African Development Bank Group will highlight the importance of preparation, financing and coordination for water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives across Africa at the 10th… Read more »
May 19, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank Group and African Water Facility to Co-Host Session On Innovative Financing for Water and Sanitation At World Water Forum in Bali
What: Seminar on Innovative Financing and Resource Mobilization for Climate-resilient Water and Sanitation Investments Read more »
April 26, 2024
Morocco: Water for the Future - Tangiers Takes Steps to Secure Its Blue Gold
The white city of Tangiers wakes gently at daybreak. Schoolchildren mill up and down the main streets of the old town, the medina, crossing paths with the crowd heading to offices… Read more »
April 22, 2024
Africa: African Development Bank and Global Center On Adaptation to Host Webinar On Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in the Water Sector
What: Webinar on Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in Water Sector Projects Read more »
April 19, 2024
Gabon: Gabon - Bank-Funded Project Provides Continuous Supply of Drinking Water for Thousands
Launched in Gabon in 2019, the drinking water component of the Libreville Integrated Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Programme (PIAEPAL) is entering its completion phase. Over… Read more »
April 08, 2024
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone - African Development Bank Executive Directors Visit Key Water Project
A delegation of seven executive directors from the African Development Bank Group has visited a key water revamping project in Sierra Leone designed to transform water management… Read more »
March 26, 2024
Kenya: African Development Bank Champions Private-Public Partnerships and Good Governance for Universal Water Access in Kenya
Kenya's Water and Sanitation Investors Conference 2024, held in the capital, Nairobi, concluded with a call for accelerated investment towards universal access to water and… Read more »
Burundi: Burundi - African Water Facility Approves €2 Million for Multipurpose Water Resources Development
The African Water Facility has approved a grant of about €2 million to Burundi for the "Development of Water Resources and the Ruvyironza Multi-Purpose Dam (PRODERER)" project… Read more »
March 22, 2024
Morocco: Hydric Stress Is a Major Concern in Morocco
Water is a vital resource that ignores geographical boundaries. Climate change is transforming our relationship with it, creating shortages and flooding. The number of… Read more »
