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Investments in Africa’s Water Sector Picks up Momentum as Heads of States High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa Begins Work

Over 300 million Africans do not have access to clean drinking water and over 700 million live without access to good sanitation

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…