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African Water Facility secures 12 million euros to invest in urban sanitation in Africa

05 September 2024

The African Water Facility has secured 12 million euros from the Nordic Development Fund for a new funding initiative to support African governments, ....

Launch of the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative

29 July 2024

The African Water Facility will formally launch the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative (AUSII), the newly established and dedicated ....

Four Things About the Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative

11 July 2024

The ....

2024 Bi-annual Newsletter: Issue 1

08 July 2024

As we reflect on our activities in the first half of 2024, it is clear that the African Water Facility has made significant strides in advancing water ....

African Water Facility Grants €225,000 to Improve Sanitation in Accra East, Ghana

07 June 2024

Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 7 June 2024 – The African Water Facility has approved a grant of €225,000 to the Government of the ....

Request for Expressions of Interest: Consulting Firms to Undertake Country Diagnostic Studies for Africa Urban Sanitation Investment Initiative

23 May 2024

The African Water Facility (AWF) hereby invites eligible Consulting Firms to indicate their interest in being considered for the following Assignment: ....

African Development Bank at the 10th World Water Forum: showcasing commitment to facilitating access to water and sanitation resources in Africa

22 May 2024

The African Development Bank Group will highlight the importance of preparation, financing and coordination for water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives ....

African Development Bank Group and African Water Facility to co-host session on innovative financing for water and sanitation at World Water Forum in Bali

20 May 2024

What: Seminar on Innovative Financing and Resource Mobilization for Climate-resilient Water and Sanitation Investments Who: African ....

Appraisal Mission to Guinea Conakry: Detailed Study for Coastal and Island Water and Sanitation Project

13 May 2024

A team from the African Water Facility and the African Development Bank has completed an appraisal mission to Guinea Conakry, to evaluate the preliminary ....

Mission d'évaluation en Guinée Conakry : Etude détaillée du projet d'eau et d’assainissement des Iles et du littoral guinéen

13 May 2024

Une équipe de la Facilité africaine de l'eau et de la Banque africaine de développement a achevé une mission d'évaluation en Guinée Conakry, pour ....

Facilitating water projects investment in Africa

The African Water Facility (AWF) provides grants and expert technical assistance to implement innovative water projects and raise investment for water projects throughout Africa

Since its inception, the AWF has been outstanding in providing grants for project preparation with measures to strengthen water governance and water knowledge management. Overall, the Facility's action is to support projects designed to increase water, energy and food security, enhance regional cooperation and promote socio-economic growth in Africa.
Under the 2017-2025 Strategy, the AWF will focus its activities and operations around three strategic priority areas, which together provide a comprehensive approach to project preparation that creates a favourable investment climate, develops sustainable infrastructure and promotes the financing of investments until they are completed

Mission and Strategy

The African Water Facility (AWF) provides grants and expert technical assistance to implement innovative water projects and raise investment for water projects throughout Africa .

History

Established in 2004, the African Water Facility received its funding in 2005 and became operational in 2006, when it funded its first project: Support for the creation of the Volta River Basin Authority.

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.