The AIP is transforming the investment outlook for water security and sustainable sanitation for a prosperous, peaceful, and equitable Africa
Make Investment in Africa Water Security a Priority in 2022
Alex Simalabwi, Executive Secretary of Global Water Partnership in Africa, host of the Technical Support Unit of the AIP, reflects on the year in water that was 2021 and outlines priorities to secure Africa’s water needs for the year ahead. Climate crises caused...
High-Level Water Investment Conference to find solutions for Africa’s water investment gap
A High-Level Water Investment Conference, which will take place in hybrid format in Zanzibar, Tanzania, is set to explore solutions for accelerating and transforming the investment outlook for water and sanitation in Africa. The event will be hosted by H.E. Dr....
WATCH: Call for High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa at COP26
His Excellency President Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania and Global Water Partnership Southern Africa and Africa Coordination Unit Chair, addressed COP26 delegates on the need to establish an International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa....
The Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government adopted the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) as part of Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa – Priority Action Plan 2 (PIDA-PAP 2) during the 34th ordinary session of African Union summit on 7 February 2021.
Our 2030 impact targets
$30 billion
Leveraged towards climate resilient water and sanitation investments
250 million
People benefit from resilient water investments and economic opportunities
4 million
Indirect jobs for vulnerable, poor youth and women.
1 million
Direct jobs created through climate resilient water and sustainable sanitation
Africa’s water crisis is growing
The AIP aims to narrow the water investments gap of US$45-US$54 billion/year by mobilising US$30 billion/year by 2030.
The AIP is designed to narrow Africa’s water investment gap
Strengthen political commitment and leadership by establishing an International High-Level Panel at Heads of States level
Develop a Water Investment Scorecard to track progress in mobilising investments and addressing bottlenecks
Mobilise blended investment finance and leverage public-private partnership finance
Strengthen the enabling environment, investment climate, and business case for water
Address bottlenecks of project preparation and enhance transaction management capacity
Implement climate resilient regional and national water investments programmes and address gender transformation, women empowerment, youth, and social inclusion
THREE TARGETED SUPPORT PROGRAMES
AIP SDG Water Investments
The AIP facilitates the complex design, planning, and implementation of projects using water resources that cross country borders.
AIP Climate Resilience
The AIP supports the design of water projects that are fit for purpose, climate resilient, and sensitive to gender inbalances.
AIP Transboundary PIDA Water Investments
The AIP facilitates the complex design, planning, and implementation of projects using water resources that cross country borders.
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Namibian President Nominated to Co-Chair International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa
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Job Opportunity: AIP Programme Coordinator – Tanzania
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