AFRICA OPPORTUNITY: Empowering Africa by Bridging the Gap to Equitable Water Access
Harnessing Technology, Investment, and Collaboration for a Hydrated Future
Access to clean water, a fundamental human necessity, remains a significant challenge in Africa. Startling statistics from 2020 indicate that over 300 million Africans lack access to safe drinking water, while more than 700 million lack proper sanitation, and over 800 million have limited access to basic hygiene services. With rapid urbanisation and the compounding effects of climate change, Africa's already strained water infrastructure faces even greater pressure.
To address these critical issues, Africa can take strategic steps:
1. Embrace technology-driven solutions to enhance water accessibility and management.
2. Foster improved public-private collaborations through increased investments in water infrastructure.
These efforts will empower Africa to make substantial progress toward achieving equitable access to clean drinking water, resulting in transformative improvements for individuals and communities.
Learn more as Consultant Yaa Ngonyama further discusses these solutions and others to address some of the water and sanitation challenges in Africa.
