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For nearly three decades, the United Nations has brought the world together for the global climate summit, known as the Conference of the Parties ....
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Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, 28 Octobre 2022 La Facilité Africaine de l'Eau (FAE) tiendra son Conseil de Direction annuel, ainsi qu’une ....
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Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 28 October 2022 The African Water Facility (AWF) will hold its annual Governing Council including ....
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The African Water Facility (AWF) on October 3, 2022, approved a grant of EUR 1,549,710 to improve access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services (WASH), ....
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The African Water Facility has approved a grant of EUR1,650,798 to implement an urban project to strengthen climate resilience and improve COVID-19 ....
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The African Water Facility (AWF) has approved a grant of 1.25 million Euros to support the implementation of a project to promote ....
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During the World Water Week, held from 29 August to 1 September 2022 in Stockholm, the African Water Facility (AWF) engaged with ....
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The African Water Facility (AWF) will be at World Water Week which holds from 23rd August to 1st September ....
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The African Water Facility (AWF) has completed a feasibility study for the Nondvo Multipurpose Dam in Estwatini. The Goverment ....
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The African Water Facility is in the process of preparing feasibility studies and engineering designs for delivery of sustainable faecal sludge management ....
Read MoreFacilitating 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.
Donors and Funding
Since 2006 the AWF has mobilised €151.2 million from 15 bilateral, multilateral financial institutions, foundations and African governments.
Latest Approved Projects
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Thursday, November 5, 2020 Study project for inclusive sanitation in five cities in Mauritania (PETAIV)
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Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Feasibility studies and designs for integrated and sustainable urban sanitation
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