Grants for water projects in Africa
The African Water Facility (AWF) is an initiative led by the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) to mobilise resources to finance water resources development activities in Africa. It is hosted and managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Over its past decade of operation, the AWF developed a portfolio of grants covering 104 projects in 52 countries including Africa’s most vulnerable states.
On average each €1 contributed by the AWF has attracted €34 in additional follow-up investments.
Mission and strategy
The AWF helps African countries meet the goals and targets for the water and sanitation sector set by the Millennium Development Goals 2015 and the African Water Vision 2025.
Governance
The Governing Council decides the general policy and direction of the AWF. It is made up of 13 members appointed by AMCOW, donors to the fund, the African Development Bank, the African Union and UN-Water/Africa.
Donors and funding
Since 2006 the AWF has mobilised €151.2 million from 15 bilateral, multilateral financial institutions, foundations and African governments.
