African Water Facility

The @AfDB_Group, @human_water, and @WaterResearchSA are co-hosting a webinar to share insights and best practices from their joint publication, "Water Policies to Support Investment in Humans and Nature: A Compilation of Good Practices in Africa." ➡️ bit.ly/44OekC0

Happening now: @AfDB_Group's webinar on human rights-based approaches and strategies for investments in #water and #sanitation. Jon here: afdb.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Africa’s population is projected to hit 2.6B by 2050, and the demand for water, energy, and food will increase. @AfDB_Group is supporting its Regional Member Countries to get ahead through its Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus Initiative.

"Our goal is productive and effective #water resources management across...agriculture, energy production & human consumption," said @beth_dunford, @AfDB_Group VP for Agriculture, Human & Social Dev. during opening remarks at the Bank's Water-Energy-Food Nexus workshop in #Dakar.

We’re introducing @AfDB_Group’s Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus Initiative to public, private sector leaders. It promotes an integrated approach to improving access to clean water & food security, producing clean energy, protecting the environment & more. Glad to join virtually

Join us for an interactive workshop on @AfDB_Group Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus Investment Framework. 🗓️ Tuesday, 8 July 2025; 9:00GMT   📍 Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza (fmr. Radisson Blu Hotel), Senegal, and online   🔗 bit.ly/4krrafA

The African Water Facility is seeking a consultant to provide communications services. The consultant will support the Facility's Secretariat, and contribute to broader communications efforts within the African Development Bank’s Water Department. Apply: africanwaterfacility.org/en/news/hiring…

How can we close the sanitation financing gap in #Africa? - Blended financing - Project preparation facilities like African Water Facility @AWFbroadcast - Accessing climate finance - Sector dialogue, reforms and sharing results Discussed at @AfDB_Group and @IWAHQ webinar.

Ousseynou Guene, @AfDB_Group Division Manager for North and Central #Africa highlighted challenges and solutions in closing Africa’s $30 billion #sanitation financing gap: - Lack of project preparation facilities - Low disbursements - “Business as usual” won’t work #AfDB #webinar

Happening now: @AfDB_Group & @IWAHQ's webinar on innovative financing for sanitation in Africa. As urban populations grow, so does the need for access to sanitation services. Learn about successful financing models, case studies, and investment strategies: iwa-network.org/learn/africa-s…

#AfDBAM2025: @AfDB_Group in collab with @AWFbroadcast hosted a high-level session with policymakers and water sector experts to review the challenges of “Leveraging Water and Sanitation Investment in Africa”. ➡️bit.ly/4mA0R9j

#PANAFCON3: Initiatives such as the Water-Energy-Food Nexus will help African countries to balance the needs for water, food and energy in an interconnected way, said @AfDB_Group at a session with African Ministers.

The African Water Facility prioritises dialogue with partners, civil society organisations, donors and communities. Input from these stakeholders will ensure that the Facility's strategy for 2026-2030 is practical and meets the evolving needs for water resources on the continent.

This week, I have the privilege of leading the @AfDB_Group’s delegation to the Third Pan-African Implementation and Partnership Conference on Water (PANAFCON-3) in Lusaka, Zambia. Water is life. Yet far too many across our continent still live without access to safe water or…

The African Water Facility was created by African ministers for Africa. Since 2006, the Facility has provided a grant of €205 million for 148 projects. These projects have benefited an estimated 42 million people with improved access to water and sanitation services. #PANAFCON3

#PANAFCON3: @AfDB_Group and African Water Facility dialogue with ministers for #water and #sanitation in #Africa. The conversation will inform the development of the Bank's Water Supply & Sanitation Action Plan for 2026-2030 and African Water Facility Strategy for the same period

Congratulations to the African Water Facility team for a sharp & insightful look at leveraging water & sanitation investments for Africa’s development. The #AfDBAM2025 side event showcased how @AWFbroadcast supports African countries to achieve their water and sanitation goals.

#HappeningNow: African Water Facility's event on the sidelines of the @AfDB_Group Annual Meetings. Watch: youtube.com/live/hMSGz7Gwm… (EN), youtube.com/watch?v=BDwuzz… (FR). #africanwaterfacility #WASH

#AfDBAM2025:Leveraging Water & Sanitation Investment in Africa with @AfDB_Group & @AWFbroadcast Over 20YRS of impact, €220M in grants, 11M+ people served. Join us on 27 May as we look ahead to future ambitions under the AWF’s new 2026/30 Strategy. ➡️ bit.ly/44RllE5

STARTING SOON at #AfDBAM2025: Leveraging Water & Sanitation Investment in Africa with @AfDB_Group and @AWFbroadcast ⏰  16:00 – 17:30 GMT 📍  Salle des Fêtes, Sofitel Abidjan Hotel Ivoire ▶️  bit.ly/3Z23giV (EN)   ▶️ bit.ly/45dOedR (FR)