May 23, 2018
Africa: Relief for Chitungwiza Residents
"For every drop of water you waste, you must know that somewhere on earth, someone is desperately looking for a drop of water!" Novelist and thinker Mehmet Murat Ildan's warning… Read more »
May 14, 2018
Zimbabwe: ZimFund Brings Joy to Ruwa Residents
"Sewer bursts had become a common feature, sometimes the sewage would find its way into the house, it was horrible," says 54-year-old Ellen Chingodza, a Ruwa resident for the past… Read more »
March 22, 2018
Africa: World Water Day Interview - Wambui Gichuri, Director, Water Development and Sanitation Department
With her extensive experience in water management at the World Bank where she developed and implemented several strategies and programs, Wambui Gichuri joined the African… Read more »
Africa: World Water Day Interview - Osward Mulenga Chanda, Division Manager, Water Development and Sanitation Department
In this interview, Osward Mulenga Chanda, Division Manager, Water Development and Sanitation Department, African Development Bank, raises the issue of access to financing for… Read more »
Africa: Interview With Wambui Gichuri, Director, Water Development and Sanitation Department
With her extensive experience in water management at the World Bank where she developed and implemented several strategies and programs, Wambui Gichuri joined the African… Read more »
March 19, 2018
Africa: The African Development Bank Participates in the 8th World Water Forum - Sharing and Learning
The World Water Forum, which is the culmination of 3 years of global water actors' consultations, opened in Brasilia on Monday, March 19 to over 30,000 participants. Read more »
December 21, 2017
Egypt: Egypt Gets U.S.$ 150m From the African Development Bank to Upgrade Water Treatment Plant
In support of the Egyptian Government's efforts to ensure safe living conditions, the African Development Bank has approved financing amounting to US$ 150 million for the expansion… Read more »
December 08, 2017
Africa: Submit Your Abstract for the 2018 World Water Week!
The World Water Week welcomes abstracts from experts and actors of all disciplines who wish to present their work and research at the scientific seminars in Stockholm. The Theme is… Read more »
November 17, 2017
Rwanda: AfDB - Board Approves U.S.$ 171 Million Loans for Water and Sanitation Programme
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved two loans amounting to US$ 171 million to finance Rwanda's Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation… Read more »
November 13, 2017
Africa: Global Water and Climate Action Day At Cop23
On Friday, November 10, COP23 is holding Global Water Action Day, established within the Global Climate Action Agenda. Read more »
Africa: Spotlight On "Water for Africa", the New African Water Initiative Launched With AfDB Support
On Saturday, November 11, 2017, the day after the Global Water Action Day that marked the fourth day of COP23, the "Water for Africa" initiative was the subject of a presentation… Read more »
November 10, 2017
Africa: Cop23 - Is Sustainable Land and Water Management Compatible With Small-Scale Farming Under Climate Change?
During a panel discussion on "The Land and Water Advantage: Is sustainable land and water management compatible with small-scale farming under climate change?" at the ongoing… Read more »
October 13, 2017
Africa: Invitation to the Launch of the Africa Water Facility Long Term Strategy (2017-2025)
The Vice-President for Agriculture, Human and Social Development, of the African Development Bank (AfDB) cordially invites you to the launching of the Africa Water Facility (AWF)… Read more »
September 22, 2017
Africa: AfDB Will Be One of the Key Collaborating Partners for the 2018 World Water Week
The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.worldwaterweek.org/">World Water Week</a> organized every year in Sweden, by the Stockholm Water Institute (SIWI), was held from… Read more »
August 29, 2017
Africa: 2017 World Water Week - AfDB Joins Global Community to Address Water Challenges
As a leading financing partner on water and sanitation services in Africa, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and two of its flagship water initiatives: the African Water… Read more »
August 27, 2017
Africa: 2017 World Water Week - "Water and Waste: Reduce and Reuse" Focus On Africa
Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), the annual World Water Week (WWW) is the largest global event for the water sector and development-related… Read more »
August 01, 2017
Africa: AfDB Signs U.S.$ 78 Million Grant Agreements With Governments of Somalia and South Sudan to Strengthen Drought Resilience and Address Chronic Hunger and Malnutrition
Somalia grant of US$ 34.8 million set to benefit 804,000 individuals South Sudan grant of US$ 43.8 million set to benefit 300,000 individuals Read more »
August 02, 2017
Africa: Amcomet-Africa Hydromet Forum 2017 - Strengthening Climate and Disaster Resilience in Africa for Sustainable Development: Role of Weather, Water and Climate Services
Strengthening Climate and Disaster Resilience in Africa for Sustainable Development: Role of Weather, Water and Climate Services Read more »
June 27, 2017
Africa: African Development Bank Approves 2016 African Water Facility Annual Report and 2017 Work Plan and Budget
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved the 2016 Annual report and 2017 Work plan and budget of the African Water Facility (AWF), with… Read more »
May 24, 2017
Ethiopia: Drought in Africa - AfDB and Ethiopia Sign Funding Agreement to Provide Water and Sanitation to 3 Million People
The African Development Bank Group and Ethiopia signed loan and grant agreements to the tune of US $5.6 million on Wednesday for additional resources to Ethiopia's One Water,… Read more »
March 28, 2017
Africa: AfDB, Ivorian Government Celebrate World Water Day
As a sign of their healthy relations, the Ivoirian Government on Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Abidjan, partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and other development… Read more »
March 24, 2017
Africa: "Prioritize Access to Water and Sanitation," Says Zuma
South Africa's President, Jacob Zuma has called on his fellow African and world leaders "to prioritize access to water and sanitation." Read more »
March 22, 2017
Africa: World Water Day 2017
On March 22, 2017, the global development community will commemorate World Water Day under the theme "Wastewater". Read more »
March 15, 2017
Mozambique: Towards Open-Defecation-Free Communities in Mozambique
When the African Development Bank (AfDB) partnered with other donors and the Mozambican Government back in 2010 to finance the National Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program… Read more »
March 14, 2017
Lesotho: AfDB and Gef Support Climate Change Adaptation for Sustainable Water Supply in Malawi and Lesotho
On February 13, 2017, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council approved a total of US $ 4 million and US $ 2.6 million, respectively, for Lesotho and Malawi as part of… Read more »
