As we celebrate the World Water Day on 22nd March 2022, we need to recognize that groundwater plays a key role in sustaining water supplies and livelihoods in Africa. Availability of Groundwater is widespread, generally of good quality and has fundamental ability to cushion incidents of prolonged drought and increasing climate variability. 

Osward Chanda explains the new programme between the African Development Bank, Nordic Development Fund (NDF), the Government of Denmark and beneficiary governments (Mali, Niger, Burkia Faso and Somalia).

The new programme aims to secure climate-resilient water and sanitation services in Sahel and Horn of Africa. 

How much will the respective partners bring to the table? What is the schedule?

Every year on 22nd March, the world celebrates World Water Day, and we examine the realities and complexities surrounding water access. We also promote activities in the use and management of water and make necessary adjustment to deliver universal access to water and sanitation for people and our planet.