Improving Governance in Africa
Currently
30%
of people in Africa
have no access to
reliable water
sources
70%
do not have
access to
modern
sanitation
Water, the development nexus
> 30%
Water is the lifeblood
of the High 5s
3 key initiatives hosted by AfDB
of water points
in rural areas are
non-functional
Food security
Rural Water
African
Water
Supply and
Sanitation
Initiative
Multi-donor
Water
Partnership
Program
Countries in Africa can lose up to
5%
of annual GDP
to poor
coverage of
drinking water
and sanitation
25%
of annual GDP
to droughts
and floods in
affected
countries
2%
of annual GDP
to frequent
power
outages
Energy security
hydropower
Industrialization
water is a key input and facilitator
Regional integration
transboundary waters
Improving quality of life
through impact on health,
education, gender equity,
employment and livelihoods
Facility
Help countries
achieve the objectives
of the Africa Water
Vision 2025
Increase financing
for water supply
and sanitation in
rural areas
Promote effective
water management
policies and practices
In 2015, 13 projects worth USD 531 million were
approved for development of the water and
sanitation sector in Africa
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