The African Water Facility has successfully concluded its second funding dialogue since inception. From 12 to 13 October 2023, the second funding dialogue convened global leaders representing donor and beneficiary governments, multilateral and international organisations, and other stakeholders at the OECD Centre de Conference in Paris to discuss and explore innovative pathways to financing access to safe, secure, and accessible water and sanitation in Africa.

The African Water Facility has selected 80 new climate focused water and sanitation projects into its 2023 rolling project preparation pipeline.

African Water Facility has approved a grant of €1.3 million for the transaction advisory services required for the development of wastewater treatment and waste to energy plants in Otjiwarongo, Namibia.

​Mtchera Johannes Chirwa - Coordinator, African Water Facility

Every year on 22nd March, the world celebrates World Water Day, and we examine the realities and complexities surrounding water access. We also promote activities in the use and management of water and make necessary adjustment to deliver universal access to water and sanitation for people and our planet.

Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 19 December 2022 

The African Water Facility has approved a grant of €362,000 to finance the "Preparation of a Strategic Action Plan for Water Resources Development in the Komadugu-Yobe Basin Project Phase II – Additional Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Studies” in Nigeria.