# Africa Water Investment Program

> Transforming the investment outlook for water security and sustainable sanitation for a prosperous, peaceful and equitable Africa


## Posts

- [Multi-million-dollar Zanzibar Water Investment Programme launched to accelerate water investments](https://aipwater.org/multi-million-dollar-zanzibar-water-investment-programme-launched-to-accelerate-water-investments-in-the-country/): The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, on 11 March 2022 formally launched the Zanzibar Water Investment Programme, which will mobilise over USD665.5million between 2022-2027 towards securing clean and sustainable water supply for the island’s population and fast-growing economy. The Zanzibar Water Investment Programme was launched at the High-Level Water Investment Conference held on 11 March 2022, in Zanzibar, with the goal of transforming the investment outlook for water and sanitation in Africa. The conference was co-hosted by H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi and H.E. Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, Chair of Global Water Partnership [&hellip;]
- [Make Investment in Africa Water Security a Priority in 2022](https://aipwater.org/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 massive disruptions to Africa’s human and economic potential in 2021, and they will continue to do so until significant investment is made in Africa’s adaptation capacity. The United Nations Environment Programme estimates that US$100 billion needs to be invested annually by 2050. We are not even close to achieving this goal. New research from the World Economic Forum, [&hellip;]
- [High-Level Water Investment Conference to find solutions for Africa’s water investment gap](https://aipwater.org/high-level-water-investment-conference-to-find-solutions-for-africas-water-investment-gap/): A High-Level Water Investment Conference, which will take place in hybrid format in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on 11 March 2022 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. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, H.E Jakaya Kikwete, Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Chair of Global Water Partnership Southern Africa and Africa Coordination Unit (GWPSA-Africa), and H.E. Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of the African Union Developmental Agency &#8211; NEPAD. Addressing Africa’s urgent and growing water [&hellip;]
- [WATCH: Call for High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa at COP26](https://aipwater.org/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. He was speaking at the COP26&#8217;s very first Water Pavilion. Read more on the event here. H.E. President Jakaya Kikwete addresses delegates at COP26 on urgent need to invest in water security in Africa. Headline photo credit: UNFCCC
- [Towards an International High-Level Panel for Climate Resilience Water Investments in Africa at COP26](https://aipwater.org/towards-an-international-high-level-panel-for-climate-resilience-water-investments-in-africa-at-cop26/): In an event on the margins of the World Leaders Summit at COP26, former Tanzanian leader and Chair of Global Water Partnership Southern Africa and Africa Coordination, H.E. President Jakaya Kikwete called on the international community to support the establishment of an International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, which is urgently needed to accelerate investments in water security on the continent. H.E. President Kikwete was addressing delegates from COP26’s first ever Water Pavilion on 2 November during the event, “Towards an International High Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa”. Africa calling for Panel ‘’We urgently need the Panel [&hellip;]
- [Job Opportunity: AIP Programme Coordinator - Tanzania](https://aipwater.org/job-opportunity-aip-programme-coordinator-tanzania/): JOB TITLE: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Programme Coordinator-Tanzania REPORTS TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Executive Director &#8211; GWP Tanzania LOCATION: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tanzania, with travel to GWPSA in Pretoria, South Africa, if required DURATION:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 years, with the possibility of extension to August 2024 Background Global Water Partnership Tanzania (GWP TZ) is the national accredited arm of Global Water Partnership Organization (GWPO) which is a multi-stakeholder action network dedicated to working with countries towards the equitable, sustainable, and efficient management of their water resources. GWPO comprise 3,000+ partner organisations in over 180 countries. The network covers 65+ Country Water Partnerships (CWPs) and 13 Regional Water Partnerships (RWPs) that convenes [&hellip;]
- [Namibian President Nominated to Co-Chair International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa](https://aipwater.org/namibian-president-nominated-to-co-chair-international-high-level-panel-on-water-investments-for-africa/): The Executive Committee of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) has formally noted and welcomed the nomination of His Excellency Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia, and&nbsp;the current host country of the Presidency of AMCOW as Co-Chair of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa. The AMCOW Executive Committee further noted&nbsp;the nomination of the former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency President Jakaya Kikwete as the alternate Co-chair of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa. The Panel will be convened over 2021-2023 by AMCOW, along with the [&hellip;]
- [Job Opportunity: AIP Programme Coordinator - Malawi](https://aipwater.org/job-opportunity-aip-programme-coordinator-malawi/): JOB TITLE: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AIP Programme Coordinator-Malawi REPORTS TO:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;GWP Malawi Chair and GWPSA Senior Technical Advisor LOCATION: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Malawi, with travel to GWPSA in Pretoria, South Africa, if required DURATION:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 years, with the possibility of extension to August 2024 CONTINENTAL AFRICA WATER INVESTMENT PROGRAMME (AIP) 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 34 ordinary session of the African Union summit on 7 February 2021. In February 2019, the Governing Council of African Ministers [&hellip;]
- [Guiding Principles for AIP Water Investment Scorecard Adopted](https://aipwater.org/guiding-principles-for-aip-water-investment-scorecard-adopted/): Guiding principles for the stakeholder-led development of the AIP Water Investment Scorecard have now been adopted by the Core and Technical Groups of partners. The AIP Water Investment Scorecard will raise awareness among African Heads of State, Presidents, and government decisions makers on the need to address the water investment gap by tracking progress, and identifying bottlenecks in attracting investments to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 on water and sanitation. The Water Investment Scorecard&nbsp;will support&nbsp;countries&nbsp;to track water investments and&nbsp;progress in mobilizing resources, to identify&nbsp;bottlenecks, to enhance&nbsp;mutual accountability, and to take&nbsp;action to meet the investment needs for the achievement of SDG 6. [&hellip;]
- [Partnership launched to convene International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa - AMCOW](https://aipwater.org/international-high-level-panel-on-water-investments-for-africa/): The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), along with the United Nations Development Programme UNDP, United Nations Children’s Fund &#8211; UNICEF, African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), African Development Bank, Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), and Global Water Partnership (GWP) established a partnership to mobilize international commitment for water investments and SDGs in Africa. The partners adopted a resolution to convene an International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa on 12 August 2021. The International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa will drive global political mobilization and international engagement to narrow the water investment gap in Africa and meet the [&hellip;]
- [IPCC 2021 Report: Urgent action on water and climate needed](https://aipwater.org/urgent-action-on-water-and-climate-needed/): The landmark report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) this week has confirmed what people around the world are experiencing with devastating consequences – climate change is intensifying the water cycle. Climate change&#8217;s impact on the water cycle Climate change is affecting rainfall patterns. The report finds that these disruptions will result in intense rainfall and associated flooding, as well as more intense drought in many regions. In high latitudes, precipitation is likely to increase, while it is projected to decrease over large parts of the subtropics. What this means is that peoples’ livelihoods are under threat. Particularly [&hellip;]
- [WATCH: HE President Kikwete on urgent need to invest in African water](https://aipwater.org/president-kikwete-on-urgent-need-to-invest-in-african-water/): His Excellency President Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania and Global Water Partnership Southern Africa and Africa Coordination Unit Chair, addressed the urgent need for water investment in Africa through the implementation of the AIP. He was speaking at the Bonn 2021 Water Dialogues for Results High-Level Ministerial Conference. Read more on the event here.
- [AIP Water Investment Scorecard Development steams on as Core Group and Technical Working Group assemble in July](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-scorecard-development-steams-on/): Development of the AIP Water Investment Scorecard, which will mobilise water and sanitation investments in Africa through high-level political commitment, steamed ahead during July with partner meetings. The AIP Water Investment Scorecard’s Core Group and the Technical Working Group met on 5 and 8 July respectively, to discuss recommendations for the Scorecard’s thematic areas, indicators, and information sources, which emerged from the Scorecard’s Kick-Off Event held on 28 April (read the outcomes report from the Kick-Off Event here). The meetings also discussed a roadmap for the development of the Scorecard, which is aligned to the AMCOW Water and Sanitation Sector Monitoring and [&hellip;]
- [Call for International High-Level Panel on Water for Africa at Global Ministerial Forum on SDG 6](https://aipwater.org/bonn2021/): African water ministers’ call for the establishment of an International High-Level Panel on Water for Africa has reached the official preparatory process for the Mid-Term Review of the UN Water Action Decade in 2023. His Excellency President Jakaya Kikwete, Former President of Tanzania and GWPSA-Africa Chair, addressed the virtual Water Dialogues for Results High Level Ministerial Conference on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 6) on 1 July 2021. “I appeal upon national governments, leaders of multilateral organisations, and others to partner with Africa to establish an International High-Level Panel on Water for Africa to accelerate progress towards SDG 6 of clean water [&hellip;]
- [Joint Call to Action: Investing in climate resilient water and sanitation in Africa cannot wait](https://aipwater.org/joint-call-to-action-investing-in-climate-resilient-water-and-sanitation-in-africa-cannot-wait/): Joint call to action by Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director, and Jakaya Kikwete, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Chair of the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa and Africa Coordination More than 220 million children and their families in Africa are water insecure. The impact is staggering: 58 per cent of children in Eastern and Southern Africa and 31 per cent of children in West and Central Africa live in areas of high, or extremely high, water vulnerability. These children are more likely to miss school to fetch water. They are more likely to suffer malnutrition and stunting [&hellip;]
- [GWP calls for closer working relationship between Africa and EU to implement AIP](https://aipwater.org/gwp-calls-for-closer-working-relationship-between-africa-and-eu-to-implement-aip/): Global Water Partnership Chair for Southern Africa and Africa Coordination, H.E. President Jakaya Kikwete, 4th President of the United Republic of Tanzania, called upon the European Commission to increase the profile of water in the EU-Africa strategy and support the implementation of the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP). “Water and sanitation sector investment in Africa stands at between US$10bn-19bn. The African Development Bank estimates that US$ 64 billion should be invested annually to meet the 2025 Africa water vision of water security for all,” said H.E. President Kikwete. In 2018, water commitments to Africa were just US$13.3bn. In 2018, African [&hellip;]
- [Africa calls for an International High-Level Panel on Water](https://aipwater.org/africa-calls-for-an-international-high-level-panel-on-water/): Africa’s water sector leaders have called for the establishment of an International High-Level Panel on Water for Africa, to accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 of clean water and sanitation for all. The leaders were speaking at the Africa Regional Forum-Water Dialogue for Results, convened virtually on 26 May, bringing expertise from governments and civil society organizations with the goal of accelerating action on SDG 6 implementation in the continent. The forum was convened by the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), and the Governments of Germany, South Africa and Senegal, and supported by Global Water Partnership (GWP) Africa. [&hellip;]
- [Call to Action: Accelerating Action on SDG 6 Implementation in Africa](https://aipwater.org/call-to-action-accelerating-action-on-sdg-6-implementation-in-africa/): This Call to Action represents a contribution of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) and the Governments of the Republic of Senegal and South Africa to the Bonn 2021 Water Dialogues for Results, organized by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU), which will feed into the 2023 UN Conference on the Mid-Term Review of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028. The Africa Regional Forum-Water Dialogue for Results recognized that water, both surface and groundwater remain key to sustainable development of the African continent. The demand for water in Africa [&hellip;]
- [Support to PIDA PAP 2 water projects ramps up in efforts to address slow rate of Africa’s water investments](https://aipwater.org/support-to-pida-pap-2-water-projects-ramps-up-in-efforts-to-address-slow-rate-of-africas-water-investments/): The first in a series of workshops intended to support the implementation of water infrastructure projects, prioritised for implementation between 2021 and 2030 by the African Union Heads of State as part of Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa Priority Action Plan 2 (PIDA-PAP 2), took place this week. The workshop was hosted by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) on 18 May, with support from Global Water Partnership (GWP)’s African Coordination Unit and other partners. Slow rate of water investments in Africa addressed The workshop is part of intensified efforts to promote job creation through accelerated planning, preparation, financing, and [&hellip;]
- [Development of AIP Water Investment Scorecard Kicks-Off at virtual stakeholder event](https://aipwater.org/development-of-aip-water-investment-scorecard-kicks-off-at-virtual-stakeholder-event/): The Development of the AIP Water Investment Scorecard, which will mobilise water and sanitation investments in Africa through political commitment at the highest level in Africa, was formally initiated this week during an online event. The event was hosted by H.E. President Jakaya Kikwete, Chair of Global Water Partnership Southern Africa and Africa Coordination and H.E. Dr Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD, and attended by leaders from the African Ministers’ Council on Water, World Bank, African Development Bank, Development Bank of Southern Africa, and the Global Centre on Adaptation who expressed intent to collaborate in the process. [&hellip;]
- [Tools for climate proofing WASH services](https://aipwater.org/tools-for-climate-proofing-wash-services/): In 2014, UNICEF and Global Water Partnership (GWP) collaborated to develop a&nbsp;Strategic Framework for WASH Climate Resilience, which guides implementers in climate-proofing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services. Since its launch, WASH professionals in 79 countries have been trained and started implementation in the Strategic Framework, with 49 of them already advanced into it – using the technical briefs and tools provided in the Framework to better understand the risks of climate change in WASH services and communities. &nbsp; Climate change affects water access. Droughts and floods are increasing in severity and frequency and can often compromise existing water sources. Climate [&hellip;]
- [Africa needs to prioritise water investments in the post-COVID-19 recovery](https://aipwater.org/africa-needs-to-prioritise-water-investments/): Written by: His Excellency President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, 4th President of the Republic of Tanzania, and Co-Chair of the AIP. The unprecedented events of 2020 have laid bare the systemic inequalities that hold back progress on our beloved continent. In the face of the overwhelming challenge that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to Africa, the need for urgent and significant investment in African water and sanitation resources has never been clearer.   Clean water and sanitation are the first line of defense against infection and disease. And yet more than 300 million Africans are without access to potable water, and over 700 [&hellip;]
- [Youth Leaders Fellowship open for application](https://aipwater.org/youth-leaders-fellowship/): The Global Water Partnership (GWP)-AIP Youth Leadership Fellowship aims to empower young people in driving the transformation required to improve the investment outlook for water security and sustainable sanitation in Africa. This Fellowship offers youth leaders with an opportunity to acquire exceptional skills and competencies that will pave a career path and develop leadership potential. Selected fellows will be placed in each of the five AIP WACDEP-G pilot countries (Zambia, Uganda, Cameroon, Tunisia, and Benin) and in other countries where the AIP implementation has commenced, as well as in GWP regional offices in Southern, East, West and Central Africa, and the [&hellip;]
- [PRESS RELEASE: AU Heads of States adopt the Continental Africa Water Investment Program, as part of the second phase of PIDA, paves way for water security and job creation in Africa](https://aipwater.org/press-release-au-heads-of-states-adopt-the-continental-africa-water-investment-program-as-part-of-the-second-phase-of-pida-paves-way-for-water-security-and-job-creation-in-africa/): The Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State have formally adopted the progressive Continental Africa Water Investment Program (AIP), during its 34th Ordinary Session on 7th February in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The AIP was adopted as part of the second phase of the Africa Union Development Agency’s Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa Priority Action Plan (PIDA-PAP 2) – a strategic portfolio of projects proposed by Regional Economic Communities and AU Member States for implementation between 2021 and 2030 that is led by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). PIDA-PAP 2 is comprised of sixty-nine (69) regional infrastructure projects, [&hellip;]
- [AIP WACDEP-G launches in Uganda to address endemic gender inequalities](https://aipwater.org/aip-wacdep-g-launches-in-uganda-to-address-endemic-gender-inequalities/): “Vulnerable people especially women, girls, and children need social and environmental systems that are resilient to climate change”, said Kidanemariam Jembere, GWP Africa Technical Advisor. Kidanemariam Jembere – GWP Africa Technical Advisor Speaking at the Continental Africa Water Investment Program (AIP) Inception Meeting for Uganda, Jembere said that a gender gap exists in water resource management across the continent. The AIP aims to mobilise the USD30bn in climate resilient water investments by 2030 across Africa. Gender disparities identified in the access, management, design to water resource will be addressed through the AIP&#8217;s Support Programme on Water, Climate, Development, and Gender – [&hellip;]
- [BLOG: Youth and innovation – Transforming Africa’s inherent adaptive capacity into action](https://aipwater.org/blog-youth-and-innovation-transforming-africas-inherent-adaptive-capacity-into-action/): Paseka Lesolang, Youth, Innovation, Jobs and Industrialisation Coordinator at Global Water Partnership – Africa calls for creative funding models to help Africans’ big ideas on adaptation to take off. This is one of a&nbsp;series of blogs commissioned by CDKN&nbsp;on ‘Accelerating adaptation action in Africa’ to help frame the Africa anchoring event at the Climate Adaptation Summit, 25-26 January 2021. In May 2019, heavy and prolonged rains during Tanzania’s annual wet season resulted in widespread flooding – disrupting fishing activities, impairing transport networks, destroying crops, increasing the risk of water-bourne diseases, and&nbsp;displacing over 1,200 households. The events of May 2019 were not [&hellip;]
- [6th PIDA Week: Urgent need to mobilise private and national resources for PIDA water projects](https://aipwater.org/6th-pida-week-urgent-need-to-mobilise-private-and-national-resources-for-pida-water-projects/): Water projects under consideration for implementation under the&nbsp;Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA)&nbsp;have increased significantly from just 2% of the first PIDA Priority Action Plan (PAP), which concluded in 2020, to 17% of the second PAP, which will run from 2021 to 2030. This is largely due to efforts of the&nbsp;African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD),&nbsp;Global Water Partnership (GWP) Africa, and other partners to increase the visibility of water projects and improve the capacity of early stage project preparation by project owners. However, further urgent and concerted effort is required to find financing – both private and national – for priority [&hellip;]
- [WEF Nexus framework to strengthen coordination of water, energy, and food sectors in the SADC Region](https://aipwater.org/wef-nexus-framework-to-strengthen-coordination-of-water-energy-and-food-sectors-in-the-sadc-region/): The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Water Energy Food (WEF) Regional Governance Framework is expected to strengthen WEF Nexus governance in the region. The Framework together with the web- based regional investment project screening and appraisal tool form part of the milestones achieved during the first phase of the WEF Nexus Project implemented from January 2017 to December 2019. The WEF Nexus Phase One has also been key to promoting the WEF Nexus agenda in the SADC region, attracting high-level political buy-in in the region and interest beyond the SADC region. The framework was developed by SADC, with technical support from [&hellip;]
- [AIP Technical Reference Group established, begins work towards AIP Water Investment Scorecard](https://aipwater.org/aip-technical-reference-group-established-begins-work-towards-aip-water-investment-scorecard/): The Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) Technical Reference Group, which will provide technical expertise in the implementation of the AIP, held its kick-off meeting virtually on the 9th December 2020. The AIP Technical Reference Group, or ARG, will be co-chaired by the Technical Advisory Committee Chair of the African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW) and Dr. Torkil Jønch Clausen, senior advisor to Global Water Partnership Organisation, Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee at Stockholm World Water Week, and Governor of the World Water Council. There are 15 technical experts in ARG; geographically spanning all 5 regional water partnerships in Africa as [&hellip;]
- [Accelerating African adaptation by 2030](https://aipwater.org/viewpoint-accelerating-african-adaptation/): Africa is one of the continents most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and yet it has the least ability to adapt due to its limited financial resources to cover the massive, and growing, adaptation gap. The United Nations Environmental Programme estimates that the continent’s adaptation costs could reach US$100 billion annually by 2050, based on the current trends in global emissions. Climate change has already&nbsp;increased the variability of the water cycle, affecting water availability and quality, exacerbating scarcity&nbsp;– and threatening the livelihoods of African people and the development of their economies. The situation will continue to worsen. The Intergovernmental [&hellip;]
- [DRESS-EA Project launched in East Africa to address climate challenges in IGAD Region](https://aipwater.org/dress-ea-project-launched-in-east-africa-to-address-climate-challenges-in-igad-region/): The Strengthening Drought Resilience for Smallholder Farmers and Pastoralists in the IGAD Region (DRESS-EA) project was launched online on 6 October 2020. The&nbsp;DRESS-EA Project&nbsp;seeks to increase the resilience of smallholder farmers and pastoralists to drought-related climate change risks by establishing appropriate early warning systems (EWS) and by implementing drought adaptation actions in the region. The project, funded by the&nbsp;Adaptation Fund&nbsp;at a budget of USD$ 13,079,540., is being implemented by the Sahara and Sahel Observatory&nbsp;(OSS). It is executed at the regional level by Global Water Partnership East Africa&nbsp;(GWPEA), with GWPSA as the accountable entity for the legal and financial aspects of GWPEA. [&hellip;]
- [Global Center on Adaptation Africa launches, GWP invites participation in AIP Project Preparation Partnership](https://aipwater.org/global-center-on-adaptation-africa-launches-gwp-invites-participation-in-aip-project-preparation-partnership/): The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)&nbsp;launched a regional office for Africa,&nbsp;hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) at its headquarters in the Ivorian capital Abidjan, on 16 September. GCA Africa will work with partners across Africa to scale and accelerate adaptation actions that protect African communities from the impacts of climate change. “This is a historic moment to accelerate adaptation in Africa. Nowhere is the challenge of achieving sustainable development in the face of a changing climate more acute. Our new regional office will support regional and national adaptation efforts by emphasising and spreading existing best practices on the continent and [&hellip;]
- [His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete and GWP Partners- AUDA-NEPAD, AfDB, AMCOW, European Commission, SWA, and UfM explore ways to improve water security investments in post Covid-19 recovery](https://aipwater.org/his-excellency-jakaya-kikwete-and-gwp-partners-auda-nepad-afdb-amcow-european-commission-swa-and-ufm-explore-ways-to-improve-water-security-investments-in-post-covid-19-recovery/): The Global Water Partnership Africa and Mediterranean session of the GWP 2020 Network Meeting was held under the theme&nbsp;Bringing the change&nbsp;and brought together more than 150 GWP Partners from Central, East, West, and Southern Africa as well as the Mediterranean to discuss how to transform and improve the investment outlook for water security and sustainable sanitation for a prosperous, peaceful, and equitable society.&nbsp; GWPSA-ACU Chair His Excellency President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete calls for investment in water infrastructure GWP Southern Africa and Africa Coordination Unit Board Chair, His Excellency President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, who was the fourth President of the Republic of [&hellip;]
- [Global Leaders Welcome Plans to Launch Global Blended De-Risking Facility at 2026 UN Water Conference  ](https://aipwater.org/global-leaders-welcome-plans-to-launch-global-blended-de-risking-facility-at-2026-un-water-conference/): H.E. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah co-chaired a global leaders’ event on the margins of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, welcoming plans to launch the Global Water Investment Platform’s Global Blended De-Risking Facility at the 2026 UN Water Conference.&nbsp; “We must translate political commitments into bankable projects and tangible results,” said H.E. President Nandi-Ndaitwah at the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa and Global Cooperation Event, co-convened with the Republics of South Africa and Senegal, and the African Union.  The Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) will advance the Global Blended De-Risking Facility by supporting [&hellip;]
- [AU Member States Make Progress in Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Advancing Climate-Resilient Water Investments ](https://aipwater.org/au-member-states-make-progress-in-strengthening-institutional-capacity-and-advance-climate-resilient-water-investments/): The AU-AIP Multi-Country Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Support Initiative is supporting African Union Member States to strengthen institutional capacity, improve access to climate finance and advance climate-resilient water investments. The AU project is funded by the Green Climate Fund, with implementation supported by the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) Secretariat, hosted by the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA). &nbsp; From April to August 2026, participating AU Member States undertook various activities in a bid to improve their capacity to access climate finance, develop Water Investment Programmes and Concept Notes, among others.  Here is an account of the milestones under the [&hellip;]
- [SONGWECOM Hosts First Ever Transboundary River Basin Climate Finance Training in the Modality of the AIP](https://aipwater.org/songwecom-hosts-first-ever-transboundary-river-basin-climate-finance-training-in-the-modality-of-the-aip/): The Songwe River Basin is strengthening its capacity to translate climate-resilient water investment priorities into bankable projects capable of attracting financing. A regional &#8220;Capacity Development Training on Climate-Resilient Water Investment Programming and Preparation of Pipeline Projects for the Songwe River Basin,&#8221; which took place from 22 to 26 June 2026 in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, brought together the Joint Songwe River Basin Commission (SONGWECOM) and representatives from its Member States to strengthen skills in climate-resilient water investment programming, project preparation and financing.  The training, developed under the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) and facilitated by AIP experts Dr [&hellip;]
- [Advancing Climate-Resilient Investment Planning and Climate Finance in the Niger Basin ](https://aipwater.org/advancing-climate-resilient-investment-planning-and-climate-finance-in-the-niger-basin/): Strengthening climate-resilient water investment planning and access to climate finance was at the centre of a &#8220;Regional Capacity Building Workshop for Niger Basin Stakeholders in Hydroclimatic Management and Climate Resilience: Investment Planning, Climate Finance and Sustainability of Achievements&#8221; which took place from 22 to 25 June 2026, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The workshop brought together representatives from Niger Basin countries, basin organisations, technical and financial partners, projects and programmes, natural resource users, journalists and policymakers.  The workshop focused on strengthening hydrometeorological information systems, building national and regional capacity to mobilise global climate finance, and improving participants’ ability to prepare projects that meet [&hellip;]
- [15 Countries, One Vision: AU-AIP Readiness Initiative Accelerates Climate-Resilient Water Investments Across Africa](https://aipwater.org/15-countries-one-vision-au-aip-readiness-initiative-accelerates-climate-resilient-water-investments-across-africa/): January to March 2026 Project highlights The AU-AIP Multi-Country Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Initiative is making strides across Africa, with significant progress recorded between January and March 2026. Implemented by the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) on behalf of the African Union Commission (AUC) and funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the initiative is supporting 15 African Union Member States to strengthen their capacity to access climate finance and develop bankable, climate-resilient water investments. National governments and stakeholders lead country-level processes, ensuring alignment with national priorities and ownership of outcomes. The project is a key delivery mechanism of [&hellip;]
- [Placing Women at the Heart of Africa’s Water Transformation](https://aipwater.org/placing-women-at-the-heart-of-africas-water-transformation/): Article by Andrew Takawira, Interim Executive Secretary, Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) Each year, World Water Day, an annual United Nations observance, offers the global community an opportunity to reflect on progress and renew commitment toward achieving water security for all. In 2026, the theme “Water and Gender” comes at a particularly important time for Africa. The African Union has declared 2026 the Year of “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.” &nbsp;This theme recognizes that water and sanitation are not peripheral development issues, but are central to Africa’s economic transformation, climate [&hellip;]
- [Africa Calls for Stronger Cooperation and Investment to Unlock the Potential of Shared Waters](https://aipwater.org/africa-calls-for-stronger-cooperation-and-investment-to-unlock-the-potential-of-shared-waters/): African leaders, water experts, development partners, and regional institutions have reaffirmed the urgent need to strengthen cooperation and investment in Africa’s shared water resources during the Continental Level Consultation and Exchange Event on Transboundary Water Cooperation, held from 17 to 18 February 2026 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The consultation, convened by the African Union Commission in collaboration with the Global Water Partnership Africa Coordination Unit, United Nations Development Programme, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, and GEF IW: LEARN, brought together representatives from African Union Member States, Regional Economic Communities, river and lake basin organisations, civil society, researchers, and development partners. Speaking [&hellip;]
- [African Union, Partners, to Convene Continental Consultation to Strengthen Transboundary Water Cooperation](https://aipwater.org/african-union-partners-to-convene-continental-consultation-to-strengthen-transboundary-water-cooperation/): African leaders, water experts, and development partners will gather for the Continental Level Consultation and Exchange Event on Transboundary Water Cooperation, a major African Union-led forum aimed at advancing cooperation and investment in Africa’s shared water resources. Organized by the African Union Commission in collaboration with the Global Water Partnership Africa Coordination Unit (ACU), UNDP Africa, GIZ, and GEF IW: LEARN, the event will be held from 17 to 18th February 2026 at the Haile Grand Hotel, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The two-day consultation will bring together Member States, Regional Economic Communities, river and lake basin organisations, civil society, women and [&hellip;]
- [Africa’s Water Investment Scorecard Shows Progress, But Underscores Urgent Need to Scale Finance and Delivery](https://aipwater.org/africas-water-investment-scorecard-shows-progress-but-underscores-urgent-need-to-scale-finance-and-delivery/): Africa’s leaders have placed water and sanitation at the heart of the continent’s development agenda, with a commitment to mobilise at least USD 30 billion annually for climate-resilient water security and WASH services by 2030. The AIP-PIDA Water Investment Scorecard, endorsed to strengthen accountability and engagement with investors, has become a primary instrument to track progress and guide action. The African Union Heads of State and Government have approved a dedicated framework for tracking progress in mobilising PIDA water investments, providing the political mandate for this work. This decision recognises AUDA NEPAD’s efforts to accelerate the implementation of PIDA transboundary water [&hellip;]
- [G20 Leaders Declaration commits to work towards constructive outcomes of the 2026 UN Water Conference, as GWP Launches website for Global Water Investment Platform (GIP)](https://aipwater.org/g20-leaders-declaration-commits-to-work-towards-constructive-outcomes-of-the-2026-un-water-conference-as-gwp-launches-website-for-global-water-investment-platform-gip/): Stockholm/Johannesburg, 23 November 2025 The Global Water Partnership (GWP) welcomes the adoption of the G20 Leaders’ Declaration with a commitment for Leaders to ‘work towards constructive outcomes of the 2026 UN Water Conference’. GWP commends the G20 leaders for this commitment that aligns strongly with the Roadmap of the G20 Presidential Legacy-Global Water Investment Platform (GIP). At the invitation of the G20 Presidency of South Africa, the Global Water Partnership is honored to serve as the Secretariat for the GIP-G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative. GWP is pleased to announce the launch of the Global Water Investment Platform (GIP) website on the margins of the [&hellip;]
- [Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, Final Report of the African Union–Africa Water Investment Summit Released as G20 Social Summit Calls for Scaling Global Water Investments](https://aipwater.org/ahead-of-the-g20-leaders-summit-final-report-of-the-african-union-africa-water-investment-programme-summit-released-as-g20-social-summit-calls-for-scaling-global-water-investments/): Johannesburg, 21 November 2025 The Global Water Partnership (GWP) welcomes the Final Report of the AU–AIP Africa Water Investment Summit, convened under the leadership of the African Union, AUDA–NEPAD, and the Republic of South Africa under its G20 Presidency. The release takes place on the margins of the G20 Social Summit, where President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a landmark call to scale up global water investments. In his address, President Ramaphosa stated: “Delegates to this Summit have recognised the need to build resilience and inclusive value chains to protect vulnerable countries from increased volatility in global trade. The Social Summit has [&hellip;]
- [G20 Summit to Showcase Global Water Investment Platform](https://aipwater.org/g20-summit-to-showcase-global-water-investment-platform-2/): The Global Water Partnership is calling on G20 Leaders to prioritise bold, coordinated investment to achieve water security by 2030. With just five years left to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, the world faces a staggering annual water investment gap of over USD 140 billion, leaving billions vulnerable to water scarcity, disease, and economic instability. During the G20 Social Summit from 18–20 November 2025 in Johannesburg, the G20 Presidential Legacy – Global Water Investment Platform (GIP) will be presented as a new global mechanism to accelerate the mobilisation and implementation of water investments worldwide. As a G20 Presidential Legacy initiative, the [&hellip;]
- [GWP and Water Sweden Strengthen Global South–Nordic Partnerships at the AWSISA Africa &amp; Global South Water &amp; Sanitation Dialogue](https://aipwater.org/gwp-and-water-sweden-strengthen-global-south-nordic-partnerships-at-the-awsisa-africa-global-south-water-sanitation-dialogue/): The Global Water Partnership (GWP), represented by Mr. Alex Simalabwi, CEO of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) and Executive Secretary of the Global Water Partnership (GWP), played a leading role at the AWSISA Africa &amp; Global South Water &amp; Sanitation Dialogue, held from 9–12 November 2025 at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg. At the invitation of Hon. Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Water and Sanitation of South Africa, GWP presented on the outcomes of the African Union – Africa Water Investment Programme (AU–AIP) Africa Water Investment Summit, held in August 2025 in Cape Town. This presentation marked a key step in the roadmap [&hellip;]
- [Africa’s Pioneering AIP Model Inspires USD 20 Billion Water Investment Programme for Latin America and the Caribbean](https://aipwater.org/africas-pioneering-aip-model-inspires-usd-20-billion-water-investment-programme-for-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/): The Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) continues to inspire large-scale water-investment efforts across the world. Following calls from world leaders, including H.E. Ban Ki-moon, 8th UN Secretary-General, and H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, to replicate Africa’s proven model in other regions, momentum is now building for the USD 20 billion Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Water Investment Programme, set for launch in 2026. “We urgently need to scale up initiatives like AIP in the vulnerable regions such as Asia and Latin America,” said H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa and Chair of the G20 during the inaugural [&hellip;]
- [Luanda Summit Boosts Early Financing Push for Africa’s Water Projects](https://aipwater.org/luanda-summit-boosts-early-financing-push-for-africas-water-projects/): As a build-up from the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit held in Cape Town under the umbrella of the G20 Presidency, AUDA-NEPAD and the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA) co-convened a high-level Roundtable on Early-Stage Financing for PIDA–AIP Water Projects at the 2025 III Luanda Financing Summit for Africa&#8217;s Infrastructure Development, which took place from 28th to 31st October 2025, in Luanda, Angola. The Summit is the African Union’s leading forum where Heads of State, investors, and innovators converge to drive transformative infrastructure projects. The high-level roundtable on Early-Stage Financing brought together project sponsors, governments, development finance institutions, private investors, and [&hellip;]
- [AU-AIP GCF Readiness Initiative Accelerates Climate-Resilient Water Investments Across 15 African Countries, Advancing Global Transformation Agenda](https://aipwater.org/au-aip-gcf-readiness-initiative-accelerates-climate-resilient-water-investments-across-15-african-countries-advancing-global-transformation-agenda/): The African Union Commission, in partnership with the Global Water Partnership Africa, is fast-tracking climate finance readiness across the continent through the AU-AIP GCF Readiness Support Initiative, now being implemented in 15 AU Member States. Over recent months, the initiative has recorded tangible milestones that demonstrate growing institutional capacity, stronger investment preparation, and Africa’s readiness to absorb and deploy climate finance at scale. These achievements align directly with GWPO’s Global Transformation Agenda (GTA) launched in February, which seeks to mobilise USD 15 billion in climate-resilient water investments by 2030, including USD 500 million to be leveraged for GWP partners in collaboration [&hellip;]
- [Roadmap for G20 Presidential Legacy: Global Outlook Council on Water Investments unveiled as partners call for global de-risking of water investments at the UN General Assembly](https://aipwater.org/roadmap-for-g20-presidential-legacy-global-outlook-council-on-water-investments-unveiled-as-partners-call-for-global-de-risking-of-water-investments-at-the-un-general-assembly/): Launched by Chair of the G20, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, during the African Water Investment Summit, the Roadmap for the Global Outlook Council was presented during a High-Level Consultative Dialogue that took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, hosted by the Government of South Africa with the support of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO), the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).  A historic moment for water investments The Roadmap for the G20 -Global Outlook Council builds on the Africa Water Investment Summit held in Cape Town [&hellip;]
- [African Union Commission Trains Member States on Developing Climate-Resilient Water Investment Programmes and Green Climate Fund Projects](https://aipwater.org/african-union-commission-trains-member-states-on-developing-climate-resilient-water-investment-programmes-and-green-climate-fund-projects/): The African Union Commission has trained representatives of Ministries of Water from African Union (AU) Member States in developing Climate Resilient Water Investment Programmes and Green Climate Fund Projects. The training which preceded the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit, took place from 11 to 12 August 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. Representatives of various AU Member States who attended the training pose for a group photo The AUC organized the training in collaboration with GiZ, Green Climate Fund, and GWP Africa. The training was financed by the European Union as part of the Blue Africa Transboundary Water Management Action; German Technical [&hellip;]
- [G20 Presidential Legacy-Global Outlook Council on Water Investments at the United Nations General Assembly](https://aipwater.org/on-22-september-2025-the-g20-presidential-legacy-global-outlook-council-on-water-investments-will-convene-a-high-level-consultative-dialogue-on-the-margins-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly-ung/): On 22 September 2025, the G20 Presidential Legacy-Global Outlook Council on Water Investments will convene a High-Level Consultative Dialogue on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Hosted by Hon. Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Water and Sanitation &#8211; South Africa, on behalf of the G20 President &#8211; South Africa, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), African Union AIP High-Level Panel, AUDA-NEPAD, Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO), and invited partners, the Dialogue will bring together Ministers, Ambassadors, Permanent Representatives to the UN, development banks, and Champions of the Global Outlook Council on Water Investments.&nbsp;&nbsp; At the&nbsp;G20 AU – AIP Africa [&hellip;]
- [Africa Water Investment Summit Welcomes USD 10–12 Billion in Preliminary Annual Investment Pipelines](https://aipwater.org/africa-water-investment-summit-welcomes-usd-10-12-billion-in-preliminary-annual-investment-pipelines/): Cape Town became the stage for a historic moment in global water diplomacy between 13–15 August 2025, as more than 1,700 delegates gathered for the inaugural Africa Water Investment Summit. Among them were 38 African Water Ministers, together with delegations from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Barbados, the Netherlands, Italy, and the United Kingdom. They were joined by financiers, civil society, academics, and diplomats, all united by a single goal: to close Africa’s vast water investment gap. Presiding over the event under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, President Cyril Ramaphosa captured the significance of the gathering: “This Summit is a landmark [&hellip;]
- [H.E. Retno Marsudi Accepts Role as Champion for the Global Outlook Council on Water](https://aipwater.org/h-e-retno-marsudi-accepts-role-as-champion-for-the-global-outlook-council-on-water/): At the AU – AIP Africa Water Investment Summit 2025, held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 13 – 15 August 2025, H.E. Retno Marsudi, United Nations Special Envoy on Water, delivered a powerful address affirming her commitment to advancing Africa’s water agenda. H.E. Marsudi accepted the invitation to serve as a Champion for the Global Outlook Council on Water Investment—a role that underscores her leadership in mobilizing global action for sustainable water development. She emphasized that investing in water infrastructure in Africa is not an act of charity but a strategic imperative for global prosperity, sustainability, and equity. H.E. Retno [&hellip;]
- [South Africa Leads Global Water Action: President Ramaphosa Receives Water Changemakers Award and Launches G20 Legacy Initiative](https://aipwater.org/south-africa-leads-global-water-action-president-ramaphosa-receives-water-changemakers-award-and-launches-g20-legacy-initiative/): Cape Town, South Africa, 13 August 2025 South Africa took centre stage at the Africa Water Investment Summit today as President Cyril Ramaphosa was honoured with the Presidential Global Water Changemakers Award and launched the Global Outlook Council on Water Investments as a G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative, forming a core pillar of the Global Water Partnership (GWP) Global Transformation Agenda on Water Investments. The Council will serve as a high-level platform to sustain political and financial momentum for water investments worldwide, aligning with the Global Investment Platform (GIP) and building towards the UN 2026 Water Conference.The 2025 Presidential Global Water Changemakers Awards were presented by H.E. [&hellip;]
- [All Set for the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit 2025: over 80 projects to be showcased for investment](https://aipwater.org/all-set-for-the-au-aip-water-investment-summit-2025-over-80-projects-to-be-showcased-for-investment/): Against the backdrop of South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the first hosted by an African nation, 2,000 delegates will convene in Cape Town from 13-15 August 2025 for the inaugural AU-AIP Water Investment Summit, a strategic platform to drive water-related investments and reforms. Over 80 transformative water projects from across the continent will be showcased to potential funders &amp; investors, through which possible deals will be signed. Africa faces a US$30 billion annual gap in water investment. This Summit will mobilise investments in climate-resilient water and sanitation projects, ensuring water security, economic growth, and sustainable development across the continent. Through this Summit, [&hellip;]
- [REGISTRATION FOR MEDIA ACCREDITATION TO COVER THE UPCOMING AFRICAN UNION - AIP WATER INVESTMENT SUMMIT](https://aipwater.org/registration-for-media-accreditation-to-cover-the-upcoming-african-union-aip-water-investment-summit/): The Government of the Republic of South Africa, in partnership with the African Union &#8211; Continental Water Investment Programme (AU-AIP) invites members of the media wishing to cover the forthcoming African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit to apply for accreditation.&nbsp; The Summit is scheduled to take place from 13 to 15 August 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTIC) in Cape Town, Western Cape. The RSA, within the context of its G20 Presidency, the African Union (AU) Commission, the AU-Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP), the AU-AIP International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, as well as the African [&hellip;]
- [Global Water Leaders Convene Ahead of G20 to Mobilise Finance and Action](https://aipwater.org/global-water-leaders-convene-ahead-of-g20-to-mobilise-finance-and-action/): The Global Water Partnership and the World Meteorological Organization on Thursday, 22 May 2025, hosted a High-Level Dialogue in the context of the G20 to serve as a foundational consultation toward the establishment of the Global Outlook Council on Water Investments. Global Water Partnership Southern Africa, which is the GWP Africa Hub, co-hosted the Dialogue. The need to address the deepening global water crisis moved water sector leaders and policy makers to convene for a High-Level Leaders Water Dialogue, taking place ahead of the 2025 G20 Summit. The Dialogue provided a platform for sending out a united call in global efforts [&hellip;]
- [Continental training enhances AU Member States’ capacity on water investment tracking and reporting](https://aipwater.org/continental-training-enhances-au-member-states-capacity-on-water-investment-tracking-and-reporting/): Over 80 participants representing African Union Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) have been trained in tracking and reporting water investments using the AIP-PIDA Water Investment Scorecard, a key tool under the African Union’s Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP). The AIP-PIDA Water Investment Scorecard was adopted by the African Union Development Agency-(AUDA-NEPAD) as part of the&nbsp;Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA)&nbsp;in February 2022 through African Union Decision Assembly/AU/Dec.818(XXXV). Among others, the tool aims to enhance&nbsp;mutual accountability&nbsp;for results in the mobilisation of water investments, mobilise political and leadership&nbsp;commitment, support countries to&nbsp;track progress, identify bottlenecks, and take action&nbsp;to meet the&nbsp;investment needs [&hellip;]
- [Malawi’s Kick-Off Meeting for the Multi-Country GCF Readiness Project Calls for Enhanced Capacity for Climate Finance Programming](https://aipwater.org/malawis-kick-off-meeting-for-the-multi-country-gcf-readiness-project-calls-for-enhanced-capacity-for-climate-finance-programming/): In its continued efforts to strengthen climate resilience in the water sector, water stakeholders in Malawi gathered for a two-day kick-off workshop for activities under the AU AIP Multi-Country Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Project, being implemented under the broader umbrella of the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP), a flagship initiative aimed at closing Africa’s water investment gap. Held from 9 &#8211; 10 April 2025 in Lilongwe, the meeting was organised by the Ministry of Water and Sanitation with technical support from Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA). The meeting brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, including representatives from [&hellip;]
- [Eswatini Water Sector Stakeholders Assess Country’s Gaps in Mobilising Climate Finance](https://aipwater.org/eswatini-water-sector-stakeholders-assess-countrys-gaps-in-mobilising-climate-finance/): In a bit to strengthen climate resilience and secure sustainable access to water, the Kingdom of Eswatini held a high-level Capacity Needs Assessment Workshop on 9 May 2025. Organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs (NDA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources &amp; Energy -Department of Water Affairs, with technical support from Joint River Basin Authorities Project Board and the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa as a delivery partner, the event was part of the African Union’s efforts in supporting Member States in developing Climate-Resilient Water Investment Programmes. Held at the Sibane Sami Hotel in Ezulwini, the workshop brought [&hellip;]
- [Preparations advance towards the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit in the context of G20 Presidency of South Africa](https://aipwater.org/preparations-advance-towards-the-au-aip-water-investment-summit-in-the-context-of-g20-presidency-of-south-africa/): Preparations for the inaugural Africa Water Investment Summit in the context of the G20 Presidency of South Africa has reached an advanced stage with several partners pledging support to the Summit. During a High-level Consultation on Mobilizing Commitments Towards the Water Investment Summit from 19th to 20th March 2025 in Cape Town, partners commended the convenors led by South Africa, the African Union Commission and the AIP High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Summit, scheduled to take place from 13 to15th August in Cape Town, will elevate the political and economic status of water investments, and enable the continent [&hellip;]
- [AU Member States trained in developing bankable climate-resilient water investment programmes, to showcase them at 2025 Africa Union AIP Water Investment Summit](https://aipwater.org/au-member-states-trained-in-developing-bankable-climate-resilient-water-investment-programmes-to-showcase-them-at-2025-africa-union-aip-water-investment-summit/): Over 70 representatives from fifteen African Union Member States gathered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from the 13 &#8211; 14 February 2025 for a training on AU Guidelines for the development of National Climate Resilient Water Investment Programmes. The training was part of the build-up to the 2025 AU-AIP Water Investment Summit which South Africa will host in the context of the G20 Presidency, and the 2026 UN Water Conference to be co-hosted by the United Arab Emirates and Senegal.&nbsp; Hon. Pemmy Majodina, Minister of Water and Sanitation for South Africa, officially opened the workshop, calling for increased investments in water infrastructure [&hellip;]
- [High-Level Consultation on Mobilising Commitments Towards the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit in the Context of South Africa's G20 Presidency in 2025](https://aipwater.org/high-level-consultation-on-mobilising-commitments-towards-the-au-aip-water-investment-summit-in-the-context-of-south-africas-g20-presidency-in-2025-2/)
- [AU Member States applaud AU-AIP Green Climate Fund Readiness Support Initiative in acceleration of water and climate resilience investments](https://aipwater.org/au-member-states-applaud-au-aip-green-climate-fund-readiness-support-initiative-in-acceleration-of-water-and-climate-resilience-investments/): Fifteen African Union (AU) Member States that gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for the kick-off workshop of the AU-AIP Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Support Initiative have hailed the multi-country initiative saying it gives them a continental-wide platform to learn from each other in efforts to accelerate water and climate resilience investments through the Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP). The workshop held from 6 to 7 December, co-hosted by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Global Water Partnership Africa (GWP Africa), the project’s delivery partner, sought to establish a shared understanding of the program’s implementation and coordination mechanisms. The workshop was [&hellip;]
- [Plans to convene an African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit in the context of South Africa’s G20 Presidency progress](https://aipwater.org/plans-to-convene-an-african-union-aip-water-investment-summit-in-the-context-of-south-africas-g20-presidency-progress/): The Republic of South Africa’s assumption of the G20 Presidency at the beginning of December 2024 has advanced plans to convene an AU-AIP Water Investment Summit in a bid to elevate water on the G20 agenda. South Africa, in collaboration with the AU-AIP High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, will convene the summit on July 18th, 2025. Hon. Pemmy Majodina, South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation met with H.E Jakaya Kikwete, Board Chair of GWPSA-Africa and former President of United Republic of Tanzania who is also alternate co-chair of the AU-AIP High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa to [&hellip;]
- [AIP engagements at UNCCD COP16](https://aipwater.org/aip-engagements-at-unccd-cop16/): The AIP will participate in various events during COP16, Riyadh, the largest-ever meeting of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification’s 197 Parties. One Water Summit The AIP will participate in the One Water Summit on the sidelines of COP16. The One Water Summit is a high-level summit on water co-organized by France, Kazakhstan and the World Bank, in partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ambition of the One Water Summit is to promote impactful action in the water sector by stimulating partnerships between governments, international organizations, local authorities, development and private banks, businesses, philanthropies, experts, NGOs and civil society, in line with previous [&hellip;]
- [Accelerating Transboundary Water Projects: Bridging Funding and Capacity Gaps](https://aipwater.org/accelerating-transboundary-water-projects-bridging-funding-and-capacity-gaps/): Robust transboundary water management systems are pivotal to mobilizing investments into water projects for economic growth, regional integration, and resilience to climate change. This is the conclusion of the “Accelerating Preparation and Financing of Transboundary Water Projects: Bridging Funding and Capacity Gaps&#8221; session on November 25 at the 8th PIDA Week 2025, in Addis Ababa. The session, co-convened by AUDA-NEPAD, and Global Water Partnership Southern Africa (GWPSA), culminated in a call for governments, private sector players, and development partners to bridge funding and capacity gaps to unlock the full potential of Africa’s water resources – including taking advantage of innovative approaches [&hellip;]
- [African Union launches AU-AIP GCF Multi-country Readiness Support at COP29](https://aipwater.org/african-union-launches-au-aip-gcf-multi-country-readiness-support-at-cop29-1/): The African Union (AU) Commission formally launched Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Support for the AU’s Multi-Country Project to Accelerate Water and Climate Resilience Investments through the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) at COP29 Azerbaijan on 19 November 2024. The project will strengthen AU Member States’ capacity for climate-resilient water investment planning and project preparation. Fifteen countries will participate in phase one: Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Eswatini, Ghana, Guinea, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tunisia, and Zambia. &nbsp; Improved capacity, institutions, and pipelines “The AU-AIP Multi-country GCF Readiness Support will enhance each country’s capacity [&hellip;]
- [AIP engagements at COP29 Azerbaijan](https://aipwater.org/aip-at-cop29/): The following two events at COP29 Azerbaijan will focus on progress in mobilising investments for climate-resilient African water and sanitation and implementing the African Union’s Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP). Launch of AU-AIP GCF Multi-country Readiness Project The AU-AIP Multi-country Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Project will strengthen the capacities of AU Member States for climate-resilient water investment planning and project preparation to take climate actions. The launch event at COP29 will outline the project objectives and facilitate sharing of information about the need to strengthen Africa’s capacity for developing investment programs and project pipelines to access climate and other [&hellip;]
- [OPINION: How to attract funding to beef up the declining water sector in South Africa](https://aipwater.org/opinion-how-to-attract-funding-to-beef-up-the-declining-water-sector-in-south-africa/): This article was written by Dr Sean Phillips, Director-General of the South African Department of Water and Sanitation, and first published in The Business Day newspaper. A communique issued by the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York in September reads that “investments in water are lagging and it is estimated that at least $30bn additional finance needs to be mobilised annually by 2030 to meet the UN sustainable development goal (SDG) on water and sanitation” (SDG6).&nbsp; In theory, investments in water should be low risk with a reasonable return on [&hellip;]
- [SADC-AIP Country Consultations Kick Off](https://aipwater.org/sadc-aip-country-consultations-kick-off/): In-country consultative workshops towards the development of a funding proposal for the SADC Regional Climate Resilient Water Investment Programme (SADC-AIP) kicked off in Lesotho on 30 October 2024. Twelve more workshops will take place in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe before the end of 2024. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is providing an initial project preparation grant of US$1.5 million, through the GCF Project Preparation Facility (PPF), for the SADC AIP. The programme is implemented by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the SADC Secretariat, in collaboration with Global Water Partnership Southern [&hellip;]
- [OP-ED: Private Finance is Essential to Closing Africa’s Water Investment Gap](https://aipwater.org/private-finance-is-essential-to-closing-africas-water-investment-gap/): This article, written by Alex Simalabwi, Executive Secretary of Global Water Partnership Africa Coordination and CEO of the AIP, was first published in the AMCOW Africa&#8217;s Voices of Water 2024 magazine (download in full here). The Sustainable Signals report published by Morgan Stanley earlier this year points to growing momentum in positive investor sentiment towards the water sector. African governments and their development partners must take urgent steps to improve the enabling environment to attract institutional capital into climate-resilient water and sanitation investments and capitalise on this trend.&nbsp; According to Morgan Stanley, more than three-quarters (77%) of global investors are interested [&hellip;]
- [Final Communique: AU High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa at 79th UNGA](https://aipwater.org/final-communique-au-high-level-panel-on-water-investments-for-africa-at-79th-unga/): On 23 September 2024 on the margins of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, United States of America, representatives of the African Union Commission, International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, Republic of South Africa, Republic of Senegal, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Global Commission on the Economics of Water, Global Water Partnership-Africa, Water Research Commission (WRC) and stakeholders at the Science Summit “Water Day” on the margins of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, United States of America adopted a Communique on mobilising commitments towards the Africa Water Investment [&hellip;]
- [AU Africa Water Investment Platform and AIP Blended Facility Launched](https://aipwater.org/au-africa-water-investment-platform-and-aip-blended-facility-launched/): Photo at top shows: Hon. Pemmy Majodina: Minister of Water and Sanitation for South Africa; Hon. Calle Schlettwein: Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform for Namibia; Dr Mohammed Diatta: Senegal representing Hon. Cheikh Tidiane Dièye, Senegal Minister of Water &amp; Sanitation; Dr.&nbsp;Tahani&nbsp;Sileet:&nbsp;AMCOW representing Hon. Hani Sewilam-Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Egypt ( President of Africa Ministers Council on Water( AMCOW); Dr. Jihane El Gaouzi: AUC representing H.E Josefa Sacko, Commissioner, Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Development ( AUC); Mtchera Chirwa: African Development Bank; Alex Simalabwi: GWPSA-Africa and AIP; Nisrine Lmariouh representing Dr Amgad Elmahdi, GCF Regional Manager [&hellip;]
- [AUC, Ministers, and Development Partners voice support for AU Water Investment Summit](https://aipwater.org/ministerial_breakfast_aww/): The African Union Commission (AUC), water ministers from across Africa, and their development finance partners support convening an AU Water Investment Summit in 2025, in the context of South Africa’s G20 Presidency. “The AU Africa Water Investment Summit will support the African Union and the AU-AIP International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa to mobilise an additional US$30 billion per year by 2030 to implement the AU’s Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP),” said Jihane El Gaouzi (left), Head of the AU’s Sustainable Environment Division, who was speaking on behalf of H.E. Josefa Correia Sacko, AU Commissioner: ARBE. &#8220;H.E. Cyril [&hellip;]
- [AU-AIP Youth Fellowship | UA-AIP Jeune Stagiaire](https://aipwater.org/au-aip-youth-fellowship-ua-aip-jeune-stagiaire/): The African Union-led AIP is searching for Africa&#8217;s next generation of water leaders and advocates. There are currently twenty 12-month Youth Fellowship opportunities across 20 African countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Eswatini, Guinea, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Morocco, Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zambia. Applications are open to recent graduates until 31 October 2024. More details and application link is here. L&#8217;AIP, dirigé par l&#8217;Union africaine, est à la recherche de la prochaine génération de leaders et de défenseurs de l&#8217;eau en Afrique. Il existe actuellement vingt opportunités de bourses pour [&hellip;]
- [AIP engagements at the 9th Africa Water Week](https://aipwater.org/aip-engagements-at-the-9th-africa-water-week/): The following two events at the 9th Africa Water Week will focus on progress in mobilising investments for climate-resilient African water and sanitation and implementing the African Union&#8217;s Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP). Launch of the AU-Africa Water Investment Platform and AIP Blended Facility: Mobilizing Commitments for Implementing the AU-AIP Investment Action Plan The event will launch the AU Africa Water Investment Platform which will link countries seeking funding to finance sources, and investors seeking projects to a pipeline of good investable projects, as well as investment opportunities on water and climate resilience. The Platform will be linked to the [&hellip;]
- [Zambia launches US$3.4bn/year resource mobilisation strategy to achieve water security](https://aipwater.org/zambia-launches-us3-4bn-year-resource-mobilisation-strategy-to-achieve-water-security/): The Government of Zambia has launched an implementation roadmap and a consolidated resource mobilisation strategy to raise US$ 3.4 billion per year by 2030 to realise its National Adaptation Plan and Zambia Water Investment Programme, in alignment with the African Union’s Water Investment Action Plan. “The roadmap provides a clear path for mobilising resources necessary to achieve water security and climate adaptation, resulting in better access to water and sanitation, enhanced ecosystem protection, and increased private sector involvement among others,” said Hon. Collins Nzovu, Minister of Water Development And Sanitation at the launch event in Lusaka, Zambia (pictured left).  “Under the [&hellip;]
- [Towards the AU Africa Water Investment Summit 2025](https://aipwater.org/towards-the-au-africa-water-investment-summit-2025/): The African Union (AU) Commission, the Republic of Senegal, the Republic of South Africa, the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, and partners have established a Working Group to support preparations for the AU Africa Water Investment Summit in 2025. The Water Investment Summit will be convened by the AU and the Republic of South Africa at the Heads of States level in the context of South Africa’s upcoming G20 Presidency to support the AIP in mobilising climate resilience and gender transformative investments for water. “We are grateful to note the Government of South Africa has reaffirmed its earlier [&hellip;]
- [Work with the AIP | Travailler avec l'AIP](https://aipwater.org/work-with-the-aip/): There are currently 2 open positions to support the African Union mobilise water investments through the AIP. If you are a change-maker, committed to building robust and inclusive strategies for water management, gender equality and climate finance, apply by 25 October 2024 (exceptions apply &#8211; see below). Click on the positions below for full job descriptions and applications details:  Il y a actuellement 2 postes ouverts pour aider l&#8217;Union africaine à mobiliser des investissements dans le domaine de l&#8217;eau par le biais du PIA. Si vous êtes un acteur du changement, déterminé à élaborer des stratégies solides et inclusives pour la gestion de [&hellip;]
- [AIP Engagements at the 79th UN General Assembly and Summit of the Future 2024](https://aipwater.org/aip-engagements-at-the-78th-un-general-assembly-and-summit-of-the-future-2024/): 23 September – “Mobilising commitments towards the AU Africa Water Investment Summit and UN 2026 Water Conference” during Water Day at the Science Summit Convened by South Africa’s Water Research Commission (WRC) under the Department of Water and Sanitation and in collaboration with AU and High-Level Panel, this panel forms part of “Water Day” at UNGA’s Science Summit.  The AU-AIP High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa Alternate Co-Chair, H.E. Jakaya Kikwete (shown left), will join the African Union Commission and other global leaders in a panel to craft a roadmap towards the AU-AIP Africa Water Investment Summit. The latter will be convened within the context of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and as a [&hellip;]
- [AIP joins the Paris Pact for People and the Planet (4P)](https://aipwater.org/aip-joins-the-paris-pact-for-people-and-the-planet-4p/): The AIP has joined the&nbsp;Paris Pact for People and the Planet (4P)&nbsp;hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and global leaders, including the AIP High-Level Panel Founding Co-Chair, H.E. Macky Sall as Special Envoy.&nbsp; Forged by Heads of States and global leaders, at the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact in June 2023, the 4P established four main principles for an international financing system to support the most vulnerable countries in addressing crises and climate transition challenges. Reform of the global financial architecture to increase water investments is one of the key issues recommended by the AU’s AIP International High-Level Panel [&hellip;]
- [SADC Countries call for establishment of International Blended Investment Facility](https://aipwater.org/sadc-countries-call-for-establishment-of-international-blended-investment-facility/): Thirteen Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States have called for the establishment of an international blended investment facility to unlock innovative finance solutions for long-term water security and climate resilience.   The countries &#8211; Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe &#8211; are developing a coordinated regional approach to climate-resilient water investment as part of the SADC Regional Climate Resilient Water Investment Programme (SADC -AIP): Climate Resilient Hydrological Cycle Observation System, which is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF).  The initiative seeks to bolster the region’s climate resilience by improving water management [&hellip;]
- [AIP and Green Climate Fund unveil support for 20 African countries to mobilise investments in water security](https://aipwater.org/aip-and-green-climate-fund-unveil-support-for-20-african-countries-to-mobilise-investments-in-water-security/): Twenty African countries are set to receive direct and tailored support through the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) to scale up access to finance for climate-resilient gender-sensitive water investments by 2030.
- [SADC initiates development of Regional Climate Resilient Water Investment Programme ](https://aipwater.org/sadc-initiates-development-of-regional-climate-resilient-water-investment-programme/): Ahead of the  Summit of Heads of States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on 17 August in Harare, Zimbabwe, the SADC secretariat have initiated a regional initiative to bolster climate resilience and water security in the region through the SADC Regional Climate Resilient Water Investment Programme (SADC-AIP).   
- [Rising to the Challenge: Amplified Investments in Water Infrastructure in Africa](https://aipwater.org/rising-to-the-challenge-amplified-investments-in-water-infrastructure-in-africa/): By Alex Simalabwi, GWPSA-Africa Executive Secretary &amp; CEO: Continental Africa Water Investment Programme   The average global surface temperature for January 2024 was the highest recorded for that month since global records began in 1850. 2023 was confirmed as the warmest calendar year in global temperature data records.  The trend of rising global temperatures signals a distressing trajectory if immediate action is not taken. Nowhere is the impact of climate change more acutely felt than in Africa. In the past year, the continent experienced over 20 flood disasters, the worst of which killed over 11 thousand people in Derna, Libya. We [&hellip;]
- [Aligning Africa to the UN System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation](https://aipwater.org/aligning-africa-to-the-un-system-wide-strategy-for-water-and-sanitation/): The first-ever UN System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation published on 16 July confirms that water is a dealmaker for the Sustainable Development Goals and the health and prosperity of people and their natural environment. Investment in water security and climate-resilient sanitation is a gateway to realising social and economic development objectives, with gains in health, education, energy, food security, gender equality, and more. Every US$1 invested in climate-resilient water and sanitation returns at least US$7; presenting a truly unmissable opportunity to invest in our joint prosperity. Approximately US$50 billion annually, or US$40 per African per year, is required to achieve [&hellip;]
- [Tanzania to launch US$15bn water investment programme that will use innovative local finance](https://aipwater.org/tanzania-to-launch-us15bn-water-investment-programme-making-use-of-innovative-local-finance/): Tanzania&#8217;s Tanga Water Supply Authority is East Africa&#8217;s first public water utility to issue green bonds to support expansion of water services and infrastructure. The initiative forms part of Tanzania’s US$15.02bn water investment programme, which supports the Africa Union&#8217;s AIP goal to leverage an additional US$30bn towards water security and sustainable sanitation in Africa.    The Tanzania Water Investment Programme was announced by Vice-President Hon. Philip Mpango on 13 September 2023 during the Mind Gap Campaign launch at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).   &#8220;The Government of Tanzania commits to direct domestic resources up to 43% of the total budget [&hellip;]
- [Uganda commits to developing water investment programme to close finance gap](https://aipwater.org/uganda-water_investments/): Uganda will develop a national water investment programme to support the implementation of the AIP which aims to leverage an additional US$30 billion per year by 2030 towards water security and sustainable sanitation in Africa.   Uganda&#8217;s Minister of Water, Hon. Sam Mangusho Cheptoris made the announcement during the special session on Mobilizing Political Commitment for Accelerating Climate Resilient Water Investments in Africa, at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia, on 21 May 2024. The session was convened by the International High-level Panel on Water Investments for Africa and African Union Commission.  “Once developed, the Uganda Water Investment Programme will [&hellip;]
- [High-Level Panel calls for a new paradigm for water at World Water Forum](https://aipwater.org/high-level-panel-world-water-forum/): The International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa has called for a new paradigm and action on water to address water insecurity on the continent.&nbsp; The call was made during the opening ceremony of the Senegal Pavilion at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia on 20 May 2024. Opening the Senegal Pavilion, Hon. Cheikh Tidiane Dièye, Senegal’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, highlighted the progress made by the International High-Level Panel while outlining the future trajectory. Senegal&#8217;s minister reiterated the panel&#8217;s objective to bridge the water investment gap by mobilizing at least an additional US$30 billion and generating [&hellip;]
- [Join us at the 10th World Water Forum](https://aipwater.org/aip_10th_world_water_forum/): The AIP will be convening and participating in various sessions during the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, 20-25 May with the goal of mobilising political support and resources towards water security and climate-resilient sanitation for Africa. Special Session on Mobilizing Political Commitment for Accelerating Climate Resilient Water Investments in Africa   21 May | 10:20-11:50AM local Indonesian time | BNDCC 1, KINTAMANI 7 The AIP and the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa will be supporting the African Union Commission in convening a special session on the topic of mobilising political commitment for accelerating climate-resilient water investments in Africa. During the session, findings of the Africa’s Rising [&hellip;]
- [World Water Day 2024: Renewing commitment to a peaceful, prosperous and water secure Africa](https://aipwater.org/world-water-day-2024-renewing-commitment-to-a-peaceful-prosperous-and-water-secure-africa/): Today’s World Water Day theme of Water for Peace is especially apt for Africa – one of the world’s most water-insecure regions. Every US$1 invested in climate-resilient water and sanitation returns at least US$7. Investing in Africa’s water security will realise rights to water, health, education, energy, food security, a healthy environment, gender equality, and many other societal gains essential for a thriving and peaceful society for this generation – and those to come. Echoing the central tenet of the UNESCO 2024 World Development Report released today – investing in Africa’s water security is an opportunity to invest in a peaceful [&hellip;]
- [Multiple funding commitments for Africa's water security emerge from 37th AU Summit](https://aipwater.org/multiple-commitments-to-implement-the-aus-water-security-ambitions-emerge-from-37th-au-summit/): Implementation of the African Union’s AIP will be strengthened by three separate multimillion US dollar programmes funded by the Green Climate Fund, World Bank Group, and the European Union as announced during the 37th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. The AIP’s goal is to mobilise an additional US$30 billion per year to close Africa’s water investment gap and achieve water security and climate resilient sanitation for all by 2030. The AIP forms part of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa – Priority Action Plan 2 (PIDA-PAP 2), the African Union Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan [&hellip;]
- [Statement on the passing of H.E. President Hage Geingob of Namibia](https://aipwater.org/hage-geingob-passing/): It is with profound sadness that the Secretariat of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa observes the passing of H.E. Hage Geingob, the third President of the Republic of Namibia and Co-Chair of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa. President Geingob passed away on 4 February 2024, leaving an indelible mark on the history of our continent. President Geingob served as one of the founding Co-Chairs of the High-Level Panel along with H.E. Macky Sall, President of Senegal; H.E. Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, and H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, Former President of United Republic [&hellip;]
- [African Union and High Level Panel launch Water Investment Action Plan at COP28](https://aipwater.org/african-union-and-high-level-panel-release-investment-action-plan-at-cop28/): The African Union Commission (AUC) and International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa have launched the Africa Water Investment Action Plan outlining how the continent countries can mobilise the additional US$30 billion per year they need to ensure water security and sustainable sanitation on the continent. The Plan supports the implementation of the High-Level Panel’s landmark report, Africa’s Rising Investment Tide, and the AIP. Download the full report in English | French. Download the executive summary report in English | French.  The Plan was launched at an&nbsp;event convened by the AUC and High-Level Panel at the Africa Pavilion at COP28&nbsp;on 2nd December.&nbsp; The event was led by&nbsp;H.E. Moussa Faki, Chair: AUC, represented by&nbsp;H.E. [&hellip;]
- [African Union Commission and GWPSA-Africa sign MoU to advance water security in Africa](https://aipwater.org/african-union-commission-and-gwpsa-africa-sign-mou-to-advance-water-security-in-africa/): The African Union Commission (AUC) and Global Water Partnership Southern Africa and Africa Coordination (GWPSA-Africa) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate to mobilise resources to implement water programmes and projects in Africa, and to strengthen capacity to coordinate water policy across the continent. The memorandum of understanding was signed on 21 September 2023 at the African Union Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, on the margins of the 78th Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Strengthening water policy and programmes across the continent The purpose of the MoU is to facilitate cooperation and collaboration [&hellip;]
- [Leaders commit to Mind the Gap – Invest in Water as the race to achieve SDG 6 in Africa accelerates](https://aipwater.org/leaders-commit-to-mind-the-gap/)
- [Africa Climate Summit: Ministers urge leaders to invest in climate resilient water investments](https://aipwater.org/africa-climate-summit-ministers-urge-leaders-to-invest-in-climate-resilient-water-investments/): Ministerial session at Africa Climate Summit focusing on accelerating water investments. 
- [Concrete actions towards water security in Africa put forward as continent prepares its Water Investment Action Plan ](https://aipwater.org/water-investment-action-plan/): African Union Member States, international development partners, and civil society have outlined priority actions for the Africa Water Investment Action Plan, which will accelerate implementation of the United Nations (UN) 2023 Water Action Agenda on the continent. The plan will guide African states to mobilize US$30bn/year in additional financing towards water security and sustainable sanitation by 2030. Currently under development, the plan will support the recommendations of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments as outlined in the landmark report, Africa’s Rising Investment Tide, launched at the UN 2023 Water Conference; as well as the African Union’s Continental Africa Water Investment [&hellip;]
- [FERME: Soumissions au Plan d'action pour l'investissement du Panel de haut niveau](https://aipwater.org/ouvert-soumissions-au-plan-daction-pour-linvestissement-du-panel-de-haut-niveau/): La Commission de l&#8217;Union africaine, en collaboration avec le Panel international de haut niveau sur les investissements dans le secteur de l&#8217;eau en Afrique, invite les États membres de l&#8217;UA, les agences gouvernementales, le secteur privé, la société civile et tous les acteurs clés de soumettre des projets, programmes et/ou opportunités d&#8217;investissement dans le secteur de l&#8217;eau pour qu&#8217;ils soient inclus dans le Plan d&#8217;action pour l&#8217;investissement du Panel de haut niveau. Actuellement en cours d&#8217;élaboration par la Commission de l&#8217;Union africaine et le Panel international de haut niveau, le plan d&#8217;action pour l&#8217;investissement présentera en détail les actions spécifiques nécessaires [&hellip;]
- [CLOSED: Submissions to the High-Level Panel Investment Action Plan](https://aipwater.org/water-investment-action-plan-submissions/): The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, has issued a call for African Union Member States to submit their water investment opportunities, programmes, and/or projects for consideration towards the High-Level Panel Investment Action Plan. Currently under development by the African Union Commission and the High-Level Panel, the Investment Action Plan will detail&nbsp;specific actions needed to mobilize an additional US$30bn/year in additional&nbsp;financing towards&nbsp;water security and sustainable sanitation, the levels at which these actions are required, and the responsible persons to implement those actions. The deadline for submissions is&nbsp;15 September 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp; Submission criteria AU [&hellip;]
- [High-Level Panel Investment Action Plan development kicks off](https://aipwater.org/investment-action-plan/): The International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa has started development of an Investment Action Plan for mobilising an additional US$30billion/year towards African water and sanitation. The Investment Action Plan will be released later in 2023. The Investment Action Plan will support the implementation of the High-Level Panel’s &nbsp;landmark report,&nbsp;Africa’s Rising Investment Tide, which was released on World Water Day, 22 March 2023 during the United Nations 2023 Water Conference in New York and has been named a significant outcome of the event. The Panel’s report outlines three pathways to secure an additional US$30 billion achieve water security and sustainable [&hellip;]
- [Water Changemaker Innovation Awards 2023 launched at kick-off of International Asia Water Week](https://aipwater.org/water-changemaker-innovation-awards-2023-launched-at-kick-off-of-international-asia-water-week/): The Water Changemaker Innovation Awards 2023, which will scale up innovative climate finance and water technologies, were launched during the largest gathering on water in Asia &#8211; International Asian Water Week in South Korea. The Water Changemaker Awards is a global initiative that recognizes high-level commitment and leadership for climate-resilient water investments and showcases investment-ready climate-resilient innovations with the greatest potential for scale and replication to support a water-secure world. The awards are convened by the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme AIP, K-water, the World Bank and the Global Water Partnership. H.E Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana [&hellip;]
- [Preliminary Legal Due Diligence Questions / Questions Prelimiaires de Diligence Juridique](https://aipwater.org/preliminary-legal-due-diligence-questions/): Faites défiler vers le bas pour le français The following preliminary legal due diligence questions will be posed to water investment opportunities, programmes, and/or projects if they are shortlisted for inclusion in the High-Level Panel Water Investment Action Plan. The African Union Commission and High-Level Panel Secretariat will be in touch with shortlisted opportunity / project / programme owners directly if shortlisted. Institutional Framework 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What are the investment requirements and restrictions in your jurisdiction for foreign investors?&nbsp; For example, in respect of share ownership and control over local companies, holding interest over public assets, currency exchange, repatriation of profits, expropriation, and [&hellip;]
- [Tanzania to launch US$15bn Water Investment Programme](https://aipwater.org/tanzania-to-launch-us15bn-water-investment-programme/): The Government of Tanzania will launch a US$15 billion national Water Investment Programme (TanWIP) later this year, with the goal of enhancing water security through the mobilisation of resources, fostering multi-sectoral collaboration, and promoting sustainable water management practices. The TanWIP will invest US$15 billion in Tanzania’s water sector from 2023 to 2030 and will leverage technical and financial contributions from both the public sector and its partners. The programme is in alignment with the country&#8217;s SDG targets and long-term development goals.  “The TanWIP is structured around four focus areas: water investment for social well-being and development; water governance and institutional strengthening; water [&hellip;]
- [GCF approves funding for regional water investment programme in Southern Africa](https://aipwater.org/sadc-aip/): The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a grant to support preparations for a regional climate-resilient water investment programme in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Funding from the GCF Project Preparation Facility (PPF) will support the development of an investment programme that aims to leverage at least USD 117 million, which is expected to benefit 140 million people in the SADC region. GCF will provide an initial project preparation grant of USD 1.5 million for the SADC regional water investment programme. The programme is under the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) that was adopted by the African Union Heads of States Summit in [&hellip;]
- [Botswana to Develop a US$10.8 Billion Water Investment Programme](https://aipwater.org/botswana-to-develop-a-us10-8-billion-water-investment-programme/): The development of a US$10.8bn Botswana Water Investment Programme is currently under way following the country&#8217;s President H.E. Mokgweetsi Masisi’s commitment at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference in New York to place the provision of water and sanitation services, as well as the attendant infrastructure, at the forefront of the national development agenda.   Addressing his African peers as well as global developmental leaders, the President of Botswana said that his government supports the objective of the AIP of transforming the outlook for water investments in Africa, which currently stands below target to achieve 2030 SDG 6. “Being part of the [&hellip;]
- [<strong>Six current and former Heads of State are recipients of this year’s Presidential Global</strong> <strong>Water Changemakers Award presented at the UN Water Conference in New York</strong>](https://aipwater.org/six-current-and-former-heads-of-state-are-recipients-of-this-years-presidential-global-water-changemakers-award-presented-at-the-un-water-conference-in-new-york/)
- [Global leaders say Africa can achieve water security by 2030, present three pathways supported by action plan](https://aipwater.org/global-leaders-say-africa-can-achieve-water-security-by-2030-present-three-pathways-supported-by-action-plan/): Achieving water security and sustainable sanitation for all in Africa is possible by 2030 and is within the power of African leaders. This is the key message from the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, which released a landmark report, Africa’s Rising Investment Tide, on World Water Day 22 March 2023 during the United Nations 2023 Water Conference in New York. Sixteen Heads of State and development leaders sit on the Panel. The Panel’s report outlines three pathways to secure an additional US$30 billion achieve water security and sustainable sanitation in Africa by 2030 on the continent: Approximately US$50 [&hellip;]
- [Watch the launch of the report of the International High Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa live](https://aipwater.org/watch-the-launch-of-the-report-of-the-international-high-level-panel-on-water-investments-for-africa-live/): The International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, which draws representatives from current and former Heads of State as well as other global leaders, will release its High-Level Report during an official side event at the&nbsp;UN 2023 Water Conference, New York. The event will take place at 12:30-13:45 EDT on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
- [High-Level Panel Report to be launched at UN 2023 Water Conference](https://aipwater.org/high-level-panel-report-to-be-launched-at-un-2023-water-conference/): The International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, which draws representatives from current and former Heads of State as well as other global leaders, will release its High-Level Report during an official side event at the UN 2023 Water Conference, New York. The Conference is the first United Nations conference on water issues since 1977. The event will take place at 12:30-13:45 EDT on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and will be broadcast live the following link: https://media.un.org/en/asset/k1w/k1wfi2sayu Led by the African Union Commission in collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD and the Co-Chairs of the [&hellip;]
- [African Union Development Agency-NEPAD and Global Water Partnership Africa sign MoU to transform water investments in Africa](https://aipwater.org/african-union-development-agency-nepad-and-global-water-partnership-africa-sign-mou-to-transform-water-investments-in-africa/): The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) and Global Water Partnership Africa have renewed their partnership to transform water investments in Africa. The partners signed a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate cooperation and collaboration towards water security and sustainable sanitation in Africa. The MOU was signed by H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, Chair of GWPSA-Africa and former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Ms. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO of AUDA-NEPAD, on the margins of the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union. “GWPSA-Africa partnership with AUDA-NEPAD began in 2019 under Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa-Priority Action Plan (PIDA-PAP) 1. [&hellip;]
- [CLOSED: Input into the Report of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa](https://aipwater.org/open-input-into-the-report-of-the-international-high-level-panel-on-water-investments-for-africa/): UPDATED 4 April 2023: The Report of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa was released on 22 March 2023 during the UN 2023 Water Conference. Access the report here. The International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, which draws representatives from current and former Heads of State as well as other global leaders, will release its High-Level Report during the UN 2023 Water Conference, 22-24 March 2023, in New York &#8211; the first United Nations conference on water issues since 1977. The report will outline actionable pathways for countries to mobilise at least US$30 billion annually by [&hellip;]
- [Pan-African stakeholder consultation identifies priorities to close the water investment gap](https://aipwater.org/pan-african-stakeholder-consultation-identifies-priorities-to-close-the-water-investment-gap/): Water-sector stakeholders from government and civil society convened to input on the content priorities for the High-Level Report that will be produced by the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa in time for the UN 2023 Water Conference. The report will recommend ways in which African countries can attract at least US$30bn in investments into the water and sanitation sector by 2030 in order to realise Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 and all SDGs that are dependent on water security.&nbsp; The stakeholder consultation took place virtually on 15 December 2022 and was convened by the African Union Commission and [&hellip;]
- [Expert Advisory Group adopt scope and format of High-Level Report, review outcomes of pilot water scorecards](https://aipwater.org/expert-advisory-group-adopt-scope-and-format-of-high-level-report-review-outcomes-of-pilot-water-scorecards/): The High-Level Panel Expert Advisory Core Group supporting the production of the High-Level Report to be issued by the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa held its third and final meeting for 2022 on 5 December.  The group’s first meeting, chaired by the African Union Commission and AUDA-NEPAD, adopted the Panel road map; while the second meeting adopted a campaign for the Panel as well as scope of the panel report. During the third meeting, the group confirmed that the report will be released in two parts. The first part will contain high-level recommendations and pathways on how countries [&hellip;]
- [Attend the first stakeholder consultation on High-Level Panel report - 15 December 2022](https://aipwater.org/attend-the-first-stakeholder-consultation-on-high-level-panel-report/): The&nbsp;first Pan-African stakeholder consultation on the report of the&nbsp;International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa will take place online&nbsp;14:00-16:00 CAT on 15th&nbsp;December. The consultation is&nbsp;convened by the African Union Commission with support from the&nbsp;Panel Convenors&#8217; Secretariat and AIP Technical Support Unit.&nbsp;Stakeholders working in the water sector in Africa are invited to register to attend here. The consultation will&nbsp;gather inputs and perspectives on the priorities for the report, potential pathways for mobilising finance, as well as key messages and recommendations for the Panel. The consultation will also generate key messages and recommendations for the Report as well as the UN 2023 [&hellip;]
- [The needle is moving: a stock take of 2022](https://aipwater.org/the-needle-is-moving-a-stock-take-of-2022/): The following article summarising the main activities undertaken under the AIP during 2022 was written by Alex Simalabwi, Head of the AIP Technical Support Unit which is hosted by Global Water Partnership Southern Africa and Africa Coordination (GWPSA-Africa). Mr. Simalabwi is Executive Secretary of GWPSA-Africa. During 2022, we were repeatedly reminded of the urgent need to make investments in water security central to climate adaptation activities &#8211; especially in Africa. Over 36 million people were affected by extended and ravaging droughts in the Horn of Africa this year; more than 600 people died in flooding during Nigeria’s worst floods in a [&hellip;]
- [H.E. Adama Barrow of The Gambia: High-Level Panel Inauguration Speech at COP27](https://aipwater.org/h-e-adama-barrow-of-the-gambia-high-level-panel-inauguration-speech-at-cop27/): This statement by H.E. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, was delivered on his behalf by H.E. Badara Joof during the inauguration of the International High-Level Panel o Water Investments for Africa during the Heads of State High-Level Implementation Summit of the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on 8 November 2022.  I would like to thank the organisers of this event for inviting and associating me to this event on, ‘an International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa. As the world recovers from the global pandemic  many countries still facing tight financial and economic challenges [&hellip;]
- [An opportunity to build on landmark COP for water](https://aipwater.org/an-opportunity-to-build-on-landmark-cop-for-water/): The following interview with International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa member, Pablo Bereciartua, was first published by the El Mostrador website here. Mr. Bereciartua sits on the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa in his capacity as Chair of Global Water Partnership. He is the Former Secretary of Infrastructure and Water of Argentina and a strong advocate of smart adaptation. EM: Why has water not been a COP priority until now? PB: Until now, the COPs have been a forum for discussion and negotiation between countries with a great focus on mitigation – the reduction of greenhouse [&hellip;]
- [Introductory speech by H.E. President Macky Sall for the International High Level Panel on Water Investment in Africa](https://aipwater.org/introductory-speech-by-h-e-president-macky-sall-for-the-international-high-level-panel-on-water-investment-in-africa/): Delivered on 8 November 2022, COP 27, Sharm el Sheikh Download this statement in French. Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank you all for your participation in this meeting on the sidelines of COP 27 to launch the International High Level Panel on Water Investments in Africa. In April 2016, Senegal accepted the invitation of the UN Secretary General and the President of the World Bank Group to join the 11 countries that made up the High-Level Panel on Water at the time. The objective was to provide the leadership needed to promote improved water and sanitation [&hellip;]
- [High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa inaugurated at COP27](https://aipwater.org/high-level-panel-on-water-investments-for-africa-inaugurated-at-cop27/): Heads of State and global leaders from Africa and the global north have united to call for urgent investment into Africa’s water and sanitation sector. “USD $10-19 billion is invested each year in Africa, while at least USD $30 billion/year is required to achieve water security by 2030. There is therefore a need to close the gap by intensifying advocacy and, above all, action,” said H.E. Macky Sall when he inaugurated the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa during the Heads of State High-Level Implementation Summit of the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on [&hellip;]
- [Inauguration of High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa Livestream from COP27](https://aipwater.org/inauguration-of-high-level-panel-on-water-investments-for-africa-livestream-from-cop27/): The formal inauguration of the AIP International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa will take place on 8 November 2022 during an official side-event convened as part of the Heads of State High-Level Implementation Summit of the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt. Any interested parties may watch a livestream of the Inauguration Summit at 14:00-16:00 GMT+2, 8 November 2022 via this link: https://unfccc.int/event/inauguration-summit-of-the-international-high-level-panel-on-water-investments-for-africa The Panel Co-Chairs will present their Vision Statement and present the Panel Road Map towards the 2023 Conference for the Midterm Comprehensive Review of Implementation of the UN Decade for Action on [&hellip;]
- [Expert Advisory Group formally inaugurated during Stockholm World Water Week 2022](https://aipwater.org/expert-advisory-group-formally-inaugurated-during-stockholm-world-water-week-2022/): A High-Level Panel Expert Advisory Group was formally inaugurated to support the work of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa during Stockholm World Water Week on 30 August 2022. The Expert Advisory Group will support the work of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa; and is co-chaired by the Republic of Senegal and Kingdom of the Netherlands. The group is made up of over 40 experts across various disciplines including water, finance, public administration, and ecology in both Africa and the global north. The International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa was launched by [&hellip;]
- [H.M. King Letsie III of Lesotho urges stronger ties among world leaders to raise water commitments for Africa](https://aipwater.org/h-m-king-letsie-iii-of-lesotho-urges-stronger-ties-among-world-leaders-to-raise-water-commitments-for-africa/): H.M. King Letsie III of Lesotho said that it is critical for world leaders to make a concerted effort to secure Africa’s water supply and mitigate all factors that jeopardise water and its sources. H.M. Letsie III was addressing the International High-Level Panel for Water Investments in Africa Event during on World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden on 30th August. The event was convened by the Government of Senegal, African Union Development Agency-NEPAD, African Union Commission, and other partners. Discussions brought together development partners to discuss the High-Level Panel for Water Investments for Africa, comprised of current and former Heads of [&hellip;]
- [Declaration: Expert Advisory Group for International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa Inauguration](https://aipwater.org/declaration-expert-advisory-group-for-international-high-level-panel-on-water-investments-for-africa-inauguration/): Formal declaration by the Government of Senegal on the inauguration of the Expert Advisory Group for the International High-Level Panel&nbsp;on Water Investments for Africa. The declaration was read by Mohammed Diatta on behalf of Hon. Serigne Mbaye THIAM, Minister of Water and Sanitation for the Republic of Senegal, at the High Level Panel Event during Stockholm World Water Week on 30 August 2022. On 25 March 2022, during the 9th World Water Forum in Dakar, Senegal, H.E. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal and Chairperson of the African Union formally launched the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for [&hellip;]
- [UNDP Request for Proposal: Feasibility Study for International Blended Water Investment Fund for Africa](https://aipwater.org/undp-request-for-proposal-feasibility-study-for-international-blended-water-investment-fund-for-africa/): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued a Request for Proposal for a Feasibility Study for an International Blended Water Investment Fund for Africa. The Blended Water Investment Fund will support intervention to address the gaps and bottlenecks identified through the AIP-PIDA Water Investment Scorecard that was adopted by the African Union Heads of States in February 2022. Led by UNDP in collaboration with UNICEF, GWP Africa and the SADC Water Fund hosted by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), the Investment Fund is foreseen as a blended finance mechanism specifically targeted at closing the water security investment gap [&hellip;]
- [Multi-billion water investment programme launched in Zambia](https://aipwater.org/multi-billion-water-investment-programme-launched-in-zambia/): The Zambian Government has launched an almost US$6 billion Water Investment Programme, expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of people in the country. The Zambia Water Investment Programme was launched by the President H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, on 16 July 2022, during the African Union 4th&nbsp;Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of Heads of State and Government in Lusaka, in partnership with the&nbsp;International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa. Delivering water investments across Africa is vital for achieving the African Union’s Agenda 2063, the continent’s development framework. Agenda 2063’s aspiration for a ‘Prosperous Africa, based on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development’ has, as one [&hellip;]
- [AIP Water Investment Scorecard a “Game-changer” say African Governments](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-scorecard-a-game-changer-say-african-governments/): Government officials have hailed the African Union Development Agency’s newly launched AIP-PIDA Water Investment Scorecard as a “game changer” for the mobilization of water and sanitation investments on the continent, during a consultative meeting on 21 April 2022. Convening ministries of finance, water and sanitation from 18 African countries, the meeting was hosted in partnership with the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD, the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW), the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the Development Bank of Southern Africa, the Global Water Partnership Southern Africa and Africa Coordination (GWPSA-Africa Coordination), the OECD, the Sanitation and Water for All global [&hellip;]
- [H.E. Jakaya Kikwete Closing Statement at 9th World Water Forum, Dakar, Senegal](https://aipwater.org/h-e-jakaya-kikwete-closing-statement-at-9th-world-water-forum-dakar-senegal/): The following address was given by H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Chair: Global Water Partnership Africa Coordination Unit, at the closing ceremony of the 9th World Water Forum in Dakar, Senegal on 25 March 2022. The address followed the formal announcement of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investment for Africa by H.E. Macky Sall, President of Senegel, at the same event. Honourable Serigne Mbaye Thiam, Minister of Water and Sanitation for the Republic of Senegal, Madame Asma El Qasimi Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, We have now come to the end of [&hellip;]
- [WATCH: Senegal announces establishment of International High-Level Panel on Water for Africa at 9th WWF](https://aipwater.org/watch-senegal-announces-establishment-of-international-high-level-panel-on-water-for-africa-at-9th-wwf/): Watch a video Hon. Serigne Mbaye Thiam, Minister of Water for the Republic of Senegal, announcing the creation of an International High-Level Panel on Water Investment for Africa at the closing ceremony of the 9th World Water Forum in Dakar on 25 March 2022. This video was recorded by and belongs to africanews. Original video location is here. Picture Credit: africanews
- [International High-Level Panel of sitting and former Heads of State launched, to mobilise Water Investments in Africa](https://aipwater.org/international-high-level-panel-on-water-investments-for-africa-launched-at-the-9th-world-water-forum/): An International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, which will draw representatives from current and former Heads of State as well as other global leaders, has been formally launched at the 9th World Water Forum in Dakar, Senegal. The panel is led by three Co-Chairs: H.E. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal, as Co-Chair in his capacity as Chair of the African Union; H.E Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of The Kingdom of the Netherlands, as Co-Chair in his capacity as co-host of the UN 2023 International Decade for Action on Water for Sustainable Development, and H.E. Hage Geingob, President [&hellip;]
- [COMMUNIQUE: High-Level Water Investment Conference](https://aipwater.org/communique-high-level-water-investment-conference/): We, the delegates to the High-Level Water Investment Conference, hosted by H.E. Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar, and H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, Global Water Partnership Southern Africa and Africa Coordination (GWPSA-Africa) Board Chair and Former President of United Republic of Tanzania, under the theme “Transforming the Investment Outlook for Water and Sanitation in Africa”: Express our sincere gratitude to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar for the hospitality and for hosting this important gathering. Recognise the pivotal role that water plays in the development of Africa and the challenges being faced in addressing the water investment gap to ensure provision of [&hellip;]

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- [Home](https://aipwater.org/): [et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;With $10-12 billion investments leveraged to date, the AIP is transforming the investment outlook for climate resilient water security and sustainable sanitation in Africa.&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; background_overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(3,129,158,0.43)&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;106%&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;37px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#5e6a7b&#8221; background_video_mp4=&#8221;https://aipwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/homevideobg.mp4&#8243; background_video_width=&#8221;1280px&#8221; background_video_height=&#8221;720px&#8221; background_video_pause_outside_viewport=&#8221;off&#8221; min_height=&#8221;529px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;143px||108px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;143px||108px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;34px|0px|14px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;37px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;31px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FCFAF7&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;45px||40px||false|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;95%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px|10px|0px|10px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;45px|42px|45px|42px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;45px|42px|45px|42px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;45px|10px|45px|10px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#D4B588&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Mulish||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#03819e&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; [&hellip;]
- [International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa and Global Cooperation Leaders Event](https://aipwater.org/events/international-high-level-panel-on-water-investments-for-africa-and-global-cooperation-leaders-event/)
- [2026 CONTINENTAL LEVEL CONSULTATION AND EXCHANGE EVENT ON TRANSBOUNDARY WATER COOPERATION](https://aipwater.org/events/2026-continental-level-consultation-and-exchange-event-on-transboundary-water-cooperation/)
- [Announcements](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/announcements/)
- [Gender metrics](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/data-and-analytics/gender-metrics/)
- [Scorecard](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/data-and-analytics/scorecard/)
- [Room Allocation Schedule](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/investment-pipeline/room-allocation-schedule/)
- [Register](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/register/)
- [Blended Investment Facility and Knowledge Platform](https://aipwater.org/blended-investment-facility-and-knowledge-platform/)
- [Project database](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/project-pipeline/project-database/)
- [Climate-Resilient Water Investment Programme](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/project-pipeline/climate-resilient-water-investment-programme/)
- [Request assistance](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/capacity-development/request-assistance/)
- [Training](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/capacity-development/training/)
- [Discussions](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/facilitating-dialogue/discussions/)
- [Investment pipeline](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/investment-pipeline/)
- [Events](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/facilitating-dialogue/events/)
- [Facilitating Dialogue](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/facilitating-dialogue/)
- [Data and Analytics](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/data-and-analytics/)
- [Project Pipeline](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/project-pipeline/)
- [Capacity Development](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/capacity-development/)
- [Resources](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/resources/)
- [Zambia](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/zambia/)
- [Tunisia](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/tunisia/)
- [Somalia](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/somalia/)
- [Sierra Leonne](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/sierra-leonne/)
- [Republic of Congo](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/republic-of-congo/)
- [Mozambique](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/mozambique/)
- [Morocco](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/morocco/)
- [Mali](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/mali/)
- [Malawi](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/malawi/)
- [Guinea](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/guinea/)
- [Ghana](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/ghana/)
- [Eswatini](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/eswatini/)
- [Chad](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/chad/)
- [CAR](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/car/)
- [Burundi](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/burundi/)
- [Country](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/country/)
- [Knowledge Platform](https://aipwater.org/knowledge-platform/)
- [Speakers](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/speakers/)
- [Registration](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/registration/)
- [Venue &amp; Accommodation](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/venue-accommodation/)
- [Sponsorship & Exhibitions](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/sponsorship-and-exhibitions/)
- [Contact](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/contact/)
- [Agenda](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/agenda/)
- [About](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/about/)
- [AIP Water Investment Summit 2025](https://aipwater.org/aip-water-investment-summit-2025/)
- [High-Level Consultation on Mobilising Commitments Towards the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit in the Context of South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025](https://aipwater.org/events/high-level-consultation-on-mobilising-commitments-towards-the-au-aip-water-investment-summit-in-the-context-of-south-africas-g20-presidency-in-2025/)
- [Pan-African Regional Consultation on African Union guidelines for National Climate-Resilient Water Investments Programmes](https://aipwater.org/events/pan-african-regional-consultation-on-african-union-guidelines-for-national-climate-resilient-water-investments-programmes/)
- [Training in water investment programming and the AIP PIDA](https://aipwater.org/events/training-in-water-investment-programming-and-the-aip-pida/)
- [PIDA Week 2024 Joining the Dots](https://aipwater.org/events/pida-week-2024-joining-the-dots/)
- [Climate Information &amp; Early Warning Systems to inform Climate Resilient Infrastructure Investments in Southern Africa](https://aipwater.org/events/climate-information-early-warning-systems-to-inform-climate-resilient-infrastructure-investments-in-southern-africa/)
- [Projects](https://aipwater.org/blended-investment-facility/projects/)
- [An Event Template](https://aipwater.org/events/launch_au_aip_gcf_readiness_cop29/)
- [Ministerial Breakfast Consultation on Mobilising Commitments towards the African Union Water Investment Summit 2025](https://aipwater.org/events/ministerial-breakfast-consultation-on-mobilising-commitments-towards-the-african-union-water-investment-summit-2025/)
- [Technical Session on African Union, AIP Partners and Green Climate Fund support to 20 countries ](https://aipwater.org/events/technical-session-on-african-union-aip-partners-and-green-climate-fund-support-to-20-countries/)
- [Mobilising commitments towards the AU Africa Water Investment Summit and UN 2026 Water Conference](https://aipwater.org/events/mobilising-commitments-towards-the-au-africa-water-investment-summit-and-un-2026-water-conference/)
- [AU-AIP Multicounty GCF Readiness Project ](https://aipwater.org/au-aip-multicounty-gcf-readiness-project/)
- [Global Event on Mobilising Commitments for Implementing the African Union High-Level Panel Investment Action Plan](https://aipwater.org/events/global-event-on-mobilising-commitments-for-implementing-the-african-union-high-level-panel-investment-action-plan/)
- [Special Session on Mobilizing Political Commitment for Accelerating Climate Resilient Water Investments in Africa](https://aipwater.org/events/special-session-on-mobilizing-political-commitment-for-accelerating-climate-resilient-water-investments-in-africa/)
- [High-Level Panel and Ambassadors Side Event on the margins of the 37th African Union Summit](https://aipwater.org/events/high-level-panel-and-ambassadors-side-event-on-the-margins-of-the-37th-african-union-summit/)
- [Launch of High-Level Panel Investment Action Plan  ](https://aipwater.org/events/launch-of-high-level-panel-investment-action-plan/)
- [Transformative Climate Finance Day](https://aipwater.org/events/transformative-climate-finance-day/)
- [Project Details](https://aipwater.org/blended-investment-facility/project-details/)
- [Blended Investment Facility](https://aipwater.org/blended-investment-facility/)
- [Technical Launch of the High-Level Panel Investment Action Plan at 10th Roundtable on Financing Water in Africa](https://aipwater.org/events/technical-launch-of-the-high-level-panel-investment-action-plan-at-10th-roundtable-on-financing-water-in-africa/)
- [Launch of the International High-Level Panel Campaign: Mind the Gap - Invest in Water](https://aipwater.org/events/launch-of-the-international-high-level-panel-campaign-mind-the-gap-invest-in-water/)
- [Mind the Gap](https://aipwater.org/mind-the-gap/)
- [Global consultation on accelerating implementation of the UN 2023 Water Action Agenda in Africa through the High-Level Panel's Investment Action Plan ](https://aipwater.org/events/global-consultation-on-accelerating-implementation-of-the-un-2023-water-action-agenda-in-africa/)
- [soumettre un plan d'investissement](https://aipwater.org/soumettre-un-plan-dinvestissement/)
- [Launch of the 2023 Global Water Changemaker Awards](https://aipwater.org/events/launch-of-the-2023-global-water-changemaker-awards/)
- [Consultation on Preparation of High-Level Panel Investment Action Plan](https://aipwater.org/events/consultation-on-preparation-of-high-level-panel-investment-action-plan/)
- [Submit African Water Investment Opportunities to the High-Level Panel Investment Plan Development Process](https://aipwater.org/submit-investment-plan/)
- [Launch of the Launch of the High-Level Campaign on Water: Mind the Gap-Investment in Water](https://aipwater.org/events/mind-the-gap-investment-in-water/)
- [Second Pan-Africa Consultation ](https://aipwater.org/events/second-pan-africa-consultation/)
- [UN 2023 Water Conference](https://aipwater.org/events/un-2023-water-conference/)
- [High-Level Conference on Water Finance and Investment](https://aipwater.org/events/high-level-conference-on-water-finance-and-investment/)
- [New York Conference 2022](https://aipwater.org/events/cop27-inauguration-2022/)
- [Inaugural Expert Meeting](https://aipwater.org/events/inaugural-expert-meeting/)
- [Agenda](https://aipwater.org/events/stockholm-conference-2022/agenda/)
- [Stockholm Conference 2022](https://aipwater.org/events/stockholm-conference-2022/)
- [Events](https://aipwater.org/events/)
- [Zambia Conference 2022](https://aipwater.org/events/zambia-conference-2022/)
- [Glossary](https://aipwater.org/glossary/)
- [French Home](https://aipwater.org/french/)
- [Africa Map Multi Region](https://aipwater.org/africa-map-multi-region/)
- [Sponsorship Opportunities High-Level Water Investment Conference](https://aipwater.org/sponsorship-opportunities-high-level-water-investment-conference/)
- [Zanzibar Conference 2022](https://aipwater.org/events/zanzibar-conference-2022/)
- [AIP Technical Group](https://aipwater.org/implementation/aip-water-investment-scorecard/aip-technical-group/)
- [AIP Core Group](https://aipwater.org/implementation/aip-water-investment-scorecard/aip-core-group/)
- [Water, Sanitation, Hygiene - WASH](https://aipwater.org/a-new-page/)
- [AIP Water Investment Scorecard](https://aipwater.org/implementation/aip-water-investment-scorecard/)
- [Zambia NAP](https://aipwater.org/zambia-wadepg/zambia-nap/)
- [Zambia WADEPG](https://aipwater.org/zambia-wadepg/)
- [Geographical Scope](https://aipwater.org/geographical-scope/)
- [PIDA Instruments](https://aipwater.org/pida-instruments/)
- [AIP Reference Group](https://aipwater.org/aip-reference-group/)
- [History](https://aipwater.org/history/)
- [WACDEP-G](https://aipwater.org/wacdep-g/)
- [Transboundary Water Management](https://aipwater.org/transboundary-water-management/)
- [SDG Investments](https://aipwater.org/sdg-investments/)
- [High-Level Panel](https://aipwater.org/high-level-panel/)

## Optional

- [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/aipwater.org/mcp)

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