Supporting water projects throughout Africa
The African Water Facility (AWF) gives grants and technical assistance to mobilise investment for water projects throughout Africa.
Programme Intégré de Développement Agricole et d’Adaptation au Changement Climatique dans Le Bassin Du Niger (Pidaacc/BN) : Etudes Préliminaires des Infrastructures à Buts Multiples
04/11/2019Le Programme intégré de développement agricole et d’adaptation au changement climatique dans le Bassin du Niger (PIDAACC/BN) pour lequel les fonds de préparation des études sont demandés à la FAE, fait suite au Programme de lutte contre l’ensablement dans le Bassin du Niger (PLCE/BN), cofinancé par la BAD (FAD) de 2005 à 2010. Considéré comme un projet pilote dans trois pays (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger), il a permis d’obtenir des résultats satisfaisants qu’il convient de consolider et d’étendre à l’ensemble du bassin.
- Rapport_d_évaluation_PIDACC-.pdf (3.18 MB)
Development and implementation of a Niger Integrated Water Resource Management (IRWM) plan
20/12/2013December 2013 – The Government of Niger received €1.2 million to develop its IWRM plan for the entire country in order to improve the use of water resources and promote green and sustainable socio-economic development. The AWF is...
Niger Basin – multipurpose infrastructure to adapt to climate change
19/12/2013December 2013 – The Niger Basin Authority received a €1.5 million grant to conduct feasibility studies for infrastructure aimed at adapting to climate change. The AWF will also catalyse investments through supporting technical,...
ECOWAS The establishment of a regional water observatory
01/08/2011August 2011- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) received a € 411,000 grant for a study to establish a regional water observatory to contribute the improvement of water sector performance. The observatory would...
Promoting the integrated and joint management of water resources of the Iullemeden, Taoudeni/Tanezrouft aquifer systems and the Niger River
01/12/2009December 2009 - the Executive Secretariat of the Sahara-Sahel Observatory (OSS) received a €1.2 million grant to finance the integrated and concerted water resources management of the aquifer systems of Iullemeden,...
Project cycle
A typical project cycle takes six months to first disbursement of grant funding. Grants are generally divided in tranches, released as the project meets defined milestones:
- 0 – 3 months: Approval
- 3 – 6 months: Effectiveness
- 6 months: 1st disbursement
- 15 months: 2nd disbursement
Projects can last anything from two to five years depending on the complexity and scope. Grants range from €50,000 to €5,000,000.
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