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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/gFuqGe_e

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

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.

#WaterPolicy #EquityandInclusion In this Sector Note we published last year, we undertook a Strategic Scenarios analysis exploring the different combinations of Sector reforms and Investment pathways to achieve universal access to water supply and sanitation in Kenya. This Sector Note provided the foundational analysis that informed the Government of Kenya's initiation of the National Water and Sanitation Investment Program (NAWASIP) and the Kenya WASH Program for Results. My key governance insight from this analytical work was the need to drive Policy engagements that advocates for increased funding for Basic access in rural areas while focusing on service delivery reforms in urban utilities to unlock resources lost in sector inefficiencies, as opposed to the traditional approach of allocating the majority of funds to safely managed services in urban areas. https://lnkd.in/dYfjEUqJ

💧 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

Inclusion in Tanzania's Water and Sanitation: A Step Towards-afe-Equal Access Somewhere deep in Tanzania, a familiar sight—a mother and child on a long journey for water. This, in fact, is a story of resilience in the everyday struggle for many for a basic human right: access to water and sanitation. https://lnkd.in/d9F2tNiC

This is big. It is incredible to hear the United States Global Water Coordinator emphasizing the role of data in accelerating WASH decisions. This isn't a technical staff-level discussion. This is the most senior official in the US Government for international WASH talking about the need to use data to improve decisions. This is what high level commitment to #WASHdata looks like, and it paves the way for transformational programs that leverage data to accelerate efficiency, advance equity, and strengthen resilience.

As our world is striving to achieve SDG 6, Kenya allocated 5.8 billion towards environmental water and sanitation facilities in the finance bill 2022/2023 budget, with no specific funds directed towards improving public toilets. This lack of a budget allocation in the 2024/2025 finance bill budget, coupled with the limited accessibility of existing facilities for the physically challenged, presents a significant hurdle. But, we can all be a part of the solution by prioritizing accessible sanitation facilities in our communities and homes. We can collectively move the needle towards a more equitable and healthy future. What are your thoughts on the importance of public sanitation? #SDG6 #SanitationForAll #AccessibleToilets #Kenya

📝 The Africa Chapter is pleased to announce the publication of a commentary titled “Pathway to Equity in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Africa''. The commentary provides an assessment of the progress made on the implementation of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene services in Africa. Kindly circulate the paper as an advocacy document among stakeholders, including the United Nations system, etc to address the problem of inequality in WASH coverage in Africa: https://lnkd.in/gWB9JdFU

**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