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Ghana: WASH in Budget Planning The Ghanian Coalition of NGOs in the Water and Sanitation Sector (CONIWAS) has urged all political parties to incorporate Water, Sanitation and Hygene (WASH) policies in their budget planning. https://zurl.co/QgRC

CONIWAS urges political parties to embed WASH in budget planning | Ghana News Agency By Stanley Senya Accra, Nov. 28, GNA – The Coalition of NGOs in the Water and Sanitation Sector (CONIWAS) has urged all political parties to incorporate Water, Sanitation… https://lnkd.in/dmexg9C8

Ghana: Parties sign WASH manifesto Three parties have separately signed the Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) WASH Manifesto. https://zurl.co/GPuC

Ghana: Parties sign WASH manifesto Three parties have separately signed the Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS) WASH Manifesto. https://zurl.co/GPuC

As I take a deep dive into the water and waste management sector its becoming more apparent that the war on leaks will continue to rage for municipalities who are grappling to find long term solutions as reported by Rand Water.

EXPLAINER: FOUR important water sector accountability pillars and how they draw their mandate from the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Refreshing insights at the Technical Working Group on WASH conference organized by KEWASNET,the Kenya Water and Sanitation Civil Society Network. This is organised by Kenya Water and Sanitation Civil Society Network through Kenya Water and Health Organisation (KWAHO). This is under the SSI Project that seeks to strengthen WASH Governance and water supply services in Kenya, implemented by PACIDA and funded by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) through the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) #AccountabilityForWater

Senegal: National consultations on water and sanitation define a new roadmap The National Consultations on Water and Sanitation, held in Kaolack from November 21 to 23, 2024, have laid the groundwork for a significant reform of https://lnkd.in/gBngaPqH

On today, May 1,2024, the WASH Legislative Caucus and the House Standing Committee on WASH and Environment conducted an assessment of abandoned water and sanitation facilities constructed by the Government of Liberia with 40 million USD funding support from the Africa Department Bank in 2017, since these facilities were constructed, the Government failed to turn them over to the communities, it was established that there was no proper management plan and individuals from the LWSC disconnected the communities and providing water to companies for their personal benefits. As the result of the Lawmakers visit, those companies have been disconnected and over 40 thousand residents are expected to receive safe drinking water from May 2,2024. This is strong political leadership! The right to WASH is a fundamental human right.

Bridging Nigeria's Sanitation Divide! Did you know? 50% of Local Government Areas (LGAs) in North West, Nigeria are Open Defecation-Free (ODF), while only 1% in the South West have achieved this status. This shows alarming disparities in sanitation access and open defecation practice across regions. Let's work together to address these regional disparities and ensure equal access to safe sanitation for everyone in Nigeria. Let's bridge this gap! UNICEF Nigeria WaterAid Nigeria Self Help Africa Plan International Water.org RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) Jane Bevan Rebecca Bolatito Gabriel, MBA Sanitation and Water for All - a UNICEF-hosted global partnership The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund (SHF) USAID Integrated Health Program - Nigeria Acted Norwegian Church Aid / Kirkens Nødhjelp The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW) Emmanuel Uguru #OpenDefecationFree #ODF #SanitationMatters #Nigeria #WASH #EquityInSanitation #SanitationInequality #RegionalDisparities #WASHinNigeria #SanitationForAll #Nigeria #WASH #SanitationRevolution #HealthyNigeria #EquityInSanitation #RegionalDisparities #CollaborationForImpact #GlobalHandwashingDay #HandwashingDay

💧 Minister of Department of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, Addresses Water Security in South Africa 💧 In response to growing concerns about water scarcity, Minister Pemmy Majodina shared some reassuring news: “I want to assure South Africans that we have enough water; the national balance exceeds demand,” she stated. “But there are localised deficits in places like Gauteng and parts of KwaZulu-Natal.” While water resources are secure at a national level, the Minister acknowledged challenges in specific regions and emphasised ongoing efforts to manage these localised issues. Stay informed on how the government is addressing water distribution to ensure resilience in every community. Read the full article to learn more about South Africa’s #watersecurity and the plans in place to support all regions. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gDSDiKcT