African Water Facility

Join the African Water Facility and African Development Bank Group at the market days of the Africa Investment Forum. The top platform for connecting investors in Africa, the forum highlights the power of partnerships in bringing direct investment into important sectors on the continent, to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Under the theme "Leveraging Innovative Partnerships for Scale," the Bank Group and the African Water Facility will join over one thousand business leaders and small businesses to talk about why Africa is the best place to invest. With 39% of the world’s population under 20 and a market of 2.5 billion consumers expected by 2050, Africa is seen as a top investment opportunity now and in the future. In particular, the Bank Group’s current portfolio of over $5.4 billion dollars deployed through 108 operations in the water sector, and the African Water Facility’s current portfolio of 22 active projects which are expected to result in 2.8 billion euros in downstream investment, demonstrate the demand and potential for investment in the water sector and in cross-cutting, sustainable development on the continent. The Africa Investment Forum helps turn projects into financially viable ones, raise capital, and speed up deal-making. Since it started in 2018, the Forum has assisted in securing almost $180 billion in investment interest, including $25 billion in 2023. Follow the conversation: https://lnkd.in/ggHC9EAk #africa #investment

Earlier today at UNESCO's Global Dialogue on Small Island Development States, Mtchera Johannes Chirwa, Acting Director for Water and Sanitation Development at the African Development Bank Group and Coordinator of the African Water Facility, spoke on the Bank Group's work with small island states, partnerships, and collaboration with special funds like the African Water Facility. He touched upon the Bank Group's water sector mandate and priorities, development context in the island states that the Bank Group supports, financing instruments, and the African Water Facility's unique platform for regional member countries. UNESCO's Global High-Level Dialogue Series on SIDS brings together Heads of State, high-level dignitaries, representatives from UN agencies, development banks, the private sector, bilateral partners, and youth delegates. This third edition, held under a hybrid format, focused on promoting water resilience, looking at relevant issues like challenges impacting resilience in the water sector and solutions. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eNDuNEcD. #africanwaterfacility #water #sanitation

From Sierra Leone to Rwanda, Cameroun, Tunisia, Malawi and Tanzania, in this #documentary, find out how the African Water Facility supports Regional Member Countries to achieve their water and sanitation goals in line with national priorities, regional and international agendas and the Facility's strategic pillars: https://lnkd.in/ejWs3nmE Earlier this year, the African Water Facility celebrated nearly two decades of #MakingADifference in Africa. Did you know that: 👉 The first grant processed by the Facility was 165,000 euros for the creation of the Volta Basin Authority, which leads strategic planning and promotes water-related investments in six member countries in West Africa. 👉 Since 2004, projects prepared by the African Water Facility have mobilised 2.2 billion euros in downstream investment. 👉 In 2024, so far the Facility has successfully mobilised 19.5 million euros from Spain, Nordic Development Fund and Austria. 👉 The Facility's current portfolio of 22 active projects is valued at 34 million euros and expected to result in 2.8 billion euros in downstream investment. 👉 23 million people will benefit from the Facility’s ongoing work across the continent. The African Water Facility is the only African project preparation and promotion Facility solely focused on addressing water and sanitation issues in Africa. It helps African countries achieve the objectives and targets set by the water-related Sustainable Development Goals and African Water Vision 2025 through funding the preparation of innovative, climate responsive water and sanitation projects across the continent. #africanwaterfacility #water #sanitation

The African Water Facility invites consulting firms to express their interest in undertaking an assignment to develop the Facility’s 2026-2030 Strategy. The successful firm will support the Facility to develop a comprehensive and forward-looking strategy, that will better position it to achieve its long-term goal of improving the quality of life for urban and rural communities in Africa. ⏲️Deadline: 29th November 2024 at 5.00pm 🔍 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ePZgm7pf #africanwaterfacility

Ahead of the 24th Governing Council Meeting of the African Water Facility, donors to the Facility and Observers met yesterday in Abidjan. They reviewed the accomplishments of the Facility over the year, financial requirements to meet the growing demand from countries for the Facility’s support, and had the opportunity to comment on the development of the Facility’s new strategic plan for 2026 - 2030. 🤝 "The potential for the Facility is huge and we can see that the need (for the Facility’s resources) is higher" - Nordic Development Fund (NDF) 🤝 "I want to congratulate the Facility on its accomplishments over the past few years. USAID is proud to be a partner and to have contributed to the Investment Promotion strategy...we reiterate our commitment to supporting the Facility and mobilising more resources." - USAID The African Water Facility was created to meet the demand for water and sanitation in Africa and to help countries achieve water-related targets under the UN Sustainable Development Goals and African Water Vision 2025. It is the only African-focused project preparation and promotion Facility. #africanwaterfacility

This week, the African Water Facility's Governing Council will meet to review the implementation and accomplishments of the Facility’s 2024 work plan and budget and consider the proposed activities for 2025. They will also review the Facility’s current Strategic Plan 2017 – 2025 and discuss preparations for the development of a new plan for 2026 – 2030. The 13 institutional members of the Governing Council consist of five members appointed by the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), five members appointed by donors to the Facility, one member appointed by the African Development Bank, one member appointed by the African Union, and one member appointed by UN-Water/Africa. Since its establishment in 2004, the African Water Facility has mobilised 2.23 billion euros for water and sanitation projects and financed 141 projects. These projects have improved access to sanitation for 10.3 million people, provided access to safe water supply for 20.1 million people, and equipped 1.23 million hectares for irrigation. #africanwaterfacility

RECAP: The Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII) was formally presented to regional stakeholders at the 9th Africa Water Week. At the event, the African Water Facility showcased the expected impact of the initiative through discussions on the deployment of city-wide inclusive sanitation projects, climate finance, and partnership building. AUSII is set to mobilize USD $320 million and bring sanitation services to 15 million additional people in its first decade of operations. It seeks to address the urban sanitation needs in Africa through a blend of grant funding, risk capital, and technical support to mobilize investments in sustainable sanitation solutions. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/er3JUzY7 #africanwaterfacility #sanitationforall

Did you know that 42 out of 48 sub-Saharan African countries share transboundary water basins, including rivers, lakes, and aquifers? Transboundary cooperation is essential for water security, conflict prevention, and regional economic growth. At the 10th Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's (UNECE) Water Convention, the African Development Bank Group and the African Water Facility are actively participating in sessions on financing and transboundary water development and a matchmaking event which connects new members of the convention, mainly African countries, with financing institutions. At the session on "Advancing Transboundary Water Cooperation through Innovative Financing," Mtchera Johannes Chirwa highlighted the Bank Group’s and Facility’s financing solutions for African basin organizations and multinational projects. He emphasized the need for strong frameworks within these organizations and political backing from the involved countries. In another session, "Building Climate Resilience through Ecosystem and Biodiversity Preservation in Transboundary Settings," he discussed how the Bank supports climate resilience and transboundary water cooperation in Africa, emphasising that transboundary water management is a key driver of regional economic integration, as outlined in the Bank’s water policy. #africanwaterfacility

Did you know that #investment promotion is a key focus for the African Water Facility? Join the Facility today at the 9th Africa Water Week as it showcases 16 bankable #water and #sanitation projects that are ready for investment, from its pipeline of approved projects. 📍Louvre 3, Triumph Luxury Hotel ⏲️8.00 - 9.30AM GMT+3 Projects: #Tunisia: Development of the 2050 Tunisia Water vision and Strategy #Mauritania: Studies to Promote Inclusive Sanitation in Five Cities #Egypt: Preparation of the Technical Studies of the Water Desalination Using Renewable Energy #SierraLeone: Free Town Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan and Investment studies #Ghana: Sustainable Fecal Sludge Management in Urban Centers #Togo: Project to promote inclusive sanitation in urban Centers #CotedIvoire: Project to promote access to autonomous sanitation services in urban areas #Cameroon: Studies for the mobilization and valorization of rainwater through hillside reservoirs #DemocraticRepublicofCongo: Elaboration of the master plan for the integrated management of urban water (GIEU) of Kinshasa and feasibility study for the DWS #Rwanda: National Integrated Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plans #Kenya: Nairobi Inclusive Sanitation Improvement Project #Uganda: Feasibility Studies and Detailed Designs for Fecal Sludge Service Chain Management in Urban Centers Without Sewerage #Eswatini: Mbabane Manzini corridor (Nondvo) multipurpose dam study #Mozambique: Development Plan and Feasibility Study for Urban Sanitation, Drainage and Solid Waste Management in Chimoio and Inhambane #Zambia: Feasibility Studies for Integrated Urban Sustainable Development #Madagascar: Development of Sewerage Master Plans for eight secondary cities

The African Water Facility's anniversary event is underway! The Facility's partners, donors, beneficiaries and other stakeholders are arriving with smiles, ready to celebrate achievements over the past two decades. If you're in Cairo for the #9thAfricaWaterWeek, join the Facility in VIENNA, Triumph Luxury Hotel. #africanwaterfacility