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🌾 At #CIMMYT, we're leading innovative research on #ConservationAgriculture (CA) systems in Southern Africa. Through strategic partnerships, we've successfully expanded CA practices, impacting over 65,000 farmers in Malawi and 50,000 in Zambia. Our findings reveal CA systems yield 30-60% more than conventional methods, save 25-45 days of labor per hectare, and increase net benefits by 20-100%. Additionally, these systems are better adapted to climate variability, enhancing moisture conservation and sustainability 🌍🌱 #SustainableFarming #ClimateAdaptation #AgricultureInnovation #FarmersFirst #SustainableDevelopment USAID CGIAR

A €12 Million Boost to Transform Urban Sanitation in Africa The African Water Facility (AWF) has secured €12 million from the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) for a new funding initiative: the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII). Launched on August 27, 2024, this project aims to revolutionize #urbansanitation across the continent.    Key objectives over the next decade: ➡ Mobilize $320 million for 50 sanitation projects ➡ Support the provision of innovative and socially inclusive solutions to solve Africa sanitation challenges ➡ Promote the transition to more targeted solutions such as onsite and decentralised sanitation systems "We hope to see more support from other partners for this important initiative which will ensure inclusive and sustainable access to safe sanitation and cross-cutting impact on development on the continent," says Mtchera Johannes Chirwa, AWF Coordinator and Acting AfDB Director for Water Development and Sanitation. Learn more about the journey to create healthier, more sustainable African cities: bit.ly/3zjSIln

If you're in #Cairo for the #9thAfricaWaterWeek, join the African Development Bank Group and African Water Facility for side events that will enrich the conference theme of 'placing water and sanitation at the heart of achieving agenda 2063: the Africa we want'. Highlights of the Bank Group's participation include the launch of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus Initiative and regional launch of the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII). 💧AUSII aims to increase the scale and impact of investments in urban sanitation services in Africa by creating an enabling environment for tailored financing options to meet the needs of recipient countries for inclusive, equitable and sustainable sanitation solutions. 💧The Water-Energy-Food Nexus Initiative will promote solutions that balance the needs of water, energy, food and the environment, contributing to a more secure future for people and ecosystems on the continent. 💡At the conference, the African Water Facility will also present 15 water and sanitation projects which are ready for investment. The Facility will also look back at two decades of making a difference in Africa, by improving access to water and sanitation for millions of people. #africanwaterfacility #AfDBatAWW Mtchera Johannes Chirwa Samuel Blazyk Michel N'guessan Mary Temiloluwa Ajayi, MCIPR Fredrick Tumusiime Debjyoty Mukherjee

[#WorldWaterDay] 100,000 people living in rural areas in Cambodia will now have access to safe drinking #water. How ? Thanks to a new generation of water kiosks. 💧 A decentralised solution for access to high quality drinking water 🚰 that is carbon-neutral, modular and fully digitalized to ease remote monitoring : this is the challenge that 1001fontaines, Teuksaat1001 NGO, TERGYS SAS, GREENCITYZEN, Veolia and the Fondation Veolia have decided to take up together to contribute to SDG6. This project could not have been possible without the support of the French government and the Ministry of Rural Development in Cambodia. Discover the behind-the-scenes of the project👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePxTY4yf #wateraccess #SDG6 #partnershipforinnovation #EcologicalTransformation Seureca, Direction générale du Trésor (French Treasury)

As the #watercrisis is increasingly becoming prevalent in Africa with more people living without access to #cleanwater and #sanitation, there is need for stakeholders in the water sector to put their heads together to address this crisis. Africa risks to miss the #UNGlobal target of SDG 6 by 2030 if stakeholders do not collaborate to fast track these efforts. Financing of water related activities still suffers from a huge shortfall despite private sector involvement to complement governments' efforts. In two weeks' time, the Lagos International Water Conference (LIWAC) kicks off at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria. Join the KIFFWA - Kenya Innovative Finance Facility for Water CEO Erik Labee who will be a keynote speaker at the conference. #waterfinancing #acceleratingsdg6 #waterforall #waterhasnoboundaries Funke Adepoju

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 to enhance water and food security, and boost access to electricity. Burundi is grappling with food and energy insecurity, and the nation’s energy security is low, with a widespread lack of access to electricity and high production costs. Basic water, sanitation and hygiene services also remain inadequate. Funding from the African Water Facility will support several feasibility studies for hydraulic, hydro-agricultural, and hydroelectric infrastructure, including the pivotal Ruvyironza multipurpose dam in Gitega province, to improve the socioeconomic resilience of populations by increasing water, food, and energy access. A projected total of 681,546 people, 50% of whom are women, will benefit. “The preparation of bankable feasibility studies will lay the groundwork for the development of much-needed multipurpose water storage and supply infrastructure in Burundi. This will help to strengthen water security in the region, leading to improved livelihoods, health outcomes, and adaptation and resilience to climate change,” said Mtchera Johannes Chirwa, Coordinator of the African Water Facility. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7eqQ4K9 #africanwaterfacility #burundi

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🥫In Adamawa State, Nigeria, migration and water challenges intersect, straining resources and communities. With the backing of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and World Food Programme, a survey of 400 households across 20 communities highlights the significant impact of migration, particularly from Cameroon, on water access and quality. Conflicts, climate change, and inadequate infrastructure exacerbate these issues, affecting livelihoods and health. Investment in water infrastructure, conflict resolution, and anticipatory actions are crucial for sustainable water management and community resilience. 📸: Joe Bala/IWMI Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dUchjVQs #Sustainability

🌍 Highlights from West Africa: June 2024 Practical Action in West Africa has made significant strides this month: 1. Empowering Women in Burkina Faso: The Laaguem Taab La Panga cooperative, with over 500 women shea butter processors, has doubled their income through the REAL program. This has improved their living conditions and supported their families. https://lnkd.in/gkGUfiHK 2. Advancing Early Warning Systems in Senegal: The EWAC project has completed data collection in Kaffrine to integrate complex risks into early warning systems, enhancing food security and climate resilience. https://lnkd.in/grjN2J2h 3. Training Farmers in Burkina Faso: We trained poultry farmers and fishers in Pabré on productive energy use, demonstrating innovative methods to optimize energy use, reduce costs, and increase profitability. https://lnkd.in/gdY7xE6t 4. Flood Resilience in Senegal: The Resalert project, in partnership with JOKALANTE, will deploy an early warning system in Thiès Nord and Est, reaching 30,000 people with climate information in local languages. https://lnkd.in/gVbAv9XE Thank you to all participants and partners for your dedication and hard work. Together, we are making a difference! #SustainableDevelopment #RenewableEnergy #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #CommunityEmpowerment #PracticalAction #BigChangeStartsSmall Practical Action in West Africa Practical Action in Kenya Practical Action in Rwanda Practical Action

Dr. Osward M Chanda Chanda recent table talk with other organizations courtesy of UNIDO ITPO Germany on promoting water and wastewater management was truly enlightening. He shared a unique perspective that brings together the development bank's priorities with his experience in engaging with both public and private sectors. I was glad to be part of the meeting and listening to the wealth of information offered however it is clear that promoting private involvement in providing solutions to the public sector in Africa still faces significant challenges. There is still a gap in local banks offering incentives at a scale that promotes regional development, as well as a lack of shared information on practical regulatory frameworks. These are just some of the major hurdles that need to be addressed and thanks Belete A. Matebe from bringing that up in the discussion. We must continue to have conversations like these to find solutions that benefit all parties involved. Let's work together to overcome these challenges and promote #sustainable #water and #wastewater management in Africa.