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A shocking state of affairs! A new paper entitled ‘Unwilling or unable? A critical reflection on the state of municipal water services, 2019–2024,’ provides a substantiated perspective on the current sub-optimal state of municipal water and sanitation services in South Africa. #municipalmanagement #incompetence #localgovernance #basicservices #watermanagement #sanitation #poorleadership #municipalities #southafrica https://lnkd.in/ghZyuKtd

The Water and Sanitation Investors Conference #WASIC2024 has the overarching theme: "Accelerating Investments for Sustainable Access to Water and Sanitation for All". The Conference further aligns with the Kenya Government Agenda aimed at increasing the level of Public-Private Partnerships, within the Water Sector. BCDIP is hosting a panel of experts in a fireside chat to explore opportunities and challenges in water PPPs. Register to attend: https://wasic-invest.ke/

The Water and Sanitation Investors Conference #WASIC2024 has the overarching theme: "Accelerating Investments for Sustainable Access to Water and Sanitation for All". The Conference further aligns with the Kenya Government Agenda aimed at increasing the level of Public-Private Partnerships, within the Water Sector. BCDIP is hosting a panel of experts in a fireside chat to explore opportunities and challenges in water PPPs. Register to attend: https://wasic-invest.ke/

In collaboration with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and eight Water and Sanitation Community Forums (WSCFs), and supported by the Water Research Commission (WRC), IWMI’s project on ‘Institutionalizing inclusive community-led planning of water supply in Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Water Services Development Plan (WSDP)’ examined the institutional issues that seem to ignore ordinary community members in South Africa's under-resourced settings. Based on this experience and evidence, the project recommends: 🏛️ Institutionalizing WSCFs in the IDP structure 🔄 Revitalizing the IDP 💧 Promoting active community participation in the water sector. Want to know more? Read this recent article by IWMI’s Barbara Van Koppen, Ngowenani Nohayi, Inga Jacobs-Mata, and Karen Nortje ▶ on.cgiar.org/4bZ6Ait #OneCGIAR

The Water and Sanitation Investors Conference #WASIC2024 has the overarching theme: "Accelerating Investments for Sustainable Access to Water and Sanitation for All". The Conference further aligns with the Kenya Government Agenda aimed at increasing the level of Public-Private Partnerships, within the Water Sector. We are hosting a panel of experts in a fireside chat to explore opportunities and challenges in water PPPs. Register to attend: https://wasic-invest.ke/

A shocking state of affairs! A new paper entitled ‘Unwilling or unable? A critical reflection on the state of municipal water services, 2019–2024,’ provides a substantiated perspective on the current sub-optimal state of municipal water and sanitation services in South Africa. #municipalmanagement #incompetence #localgovernance #basicservices #watermanagement #sanitation #poorleadership #municipalities #southafrica https://lnkd.in/gFuqGe_e

**FG Reiterates Commitment to End Open Defecation in #Nigeria** The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating open defecation across #Nigeria. The government is calling for increased efforts from all stakeholders to achieve this vital goal. The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, announced that 135 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and over 30,000 communities have attained Open Defecation Free (ODF) status since the launch of the Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet Campaign in 2019. To tackle existing challenges, the Minister outlined several initiatives by the Federal Government, including the declaration of a State of Emergency in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, the National Action Plan to revitalize the sector, the Partnership for Expanded Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (PEWASH) Programme, the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme, as well as Presidential Executive Order 009, which aims to achieve an Open Defecation Free Nigeria by 2025. #Nigerianwatersupplynew #Nigeriasaniationnews Source: FMWRS African Water Works Utility - Private Operator (Water and Sanitation) across #Nigeria African Water Works Utility Western Africa

The 7th NIWE International Water Conference promises to be a convergence point for Water sector professionals in Nigeria. We are resolved to find a lasting solution to rural water supply and sanitation in Nigeria. Plan to attend. #NIWE #Water #Foodsecurity #SDG

Just starting assignment with IRCWASH in Uganda to operationalize national systems strengthening roadmap. Answers to some of our toughest questions sit outside the water and sanitation sector - talking to Ministry of Local Government, Ministry of Public Services, Office of the Prime Minister and National Planning Authority. This is where the long-term solutions sit.

Our program partner KEWASNET last week convened a 2-day technical working group with key stakeholders in the water sector to discuss critical issues around water governance and accountability in the counties. Led by KEWASNET CEO, Malesi Shivaji, the group emphasized the ongoing struggle Kenyans face in accessing clean water services, despite substantial budget allocations over the years. The stakeholders called on county governments to prioritize the effective implementation of water services and urged the inclusion of stakeholders in the planning and execution of water projects from the very start to ensure ownership and sustainability. https://lnkd.in/dPwUrb8s Partnership for African Social & Governance Research (PASGR) Centre For Social Planning And Administrative Development (CESPAD) Kenya Water for Health Organization Government Of Makueni County #AfricanCivilSocietyNetworkonWaterandSanitation Big Five Africa Ltd(BfA) Simavi WWF-Kenya #KajiadoYouthWaterParliament #KakamegaYouthWaterParliament #KwaleYouthWaterParliament WASREB KENYA African Population and Health Research Center #VihigaCountyGovernment Aqua Clara Kenya COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MARSABIT County Government of Turkana #KajiadoCountyGovernment Water Resources Authority (WRA) #InstituteOfEnvironmentAndWaterManagement Sanivation #AccountabilityForWater #WaterGovernance #WASHForAll