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The Africa Water and Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium is set for 17–21 August 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda. It aims to turn the Africa Water Vision 2063 into real action for the first decade. This is a key moment for the sector. This blog argues that the Symposium deserves more than just routine attendance. It needs active involvement from everyone who cares about Africa’s future. Explore more: https://www.ircwash.org/blog/why-kigali-2026-leadership-symposium-moment-africas-water-sector-cannot-afford-to-miss

Communities in South Ari are improving their quality of life by constructing a new supply system using locally mobilised financial and in‑kind resources, following behaviour change interventions related to the water safety plan. These efforts are contributing to better , , and . Explore the full story here: https://www.ircwash.org/news/dependency-ownership-lessons-annual-water-safety-plan-review-south-ari Ministry of Water and Energy - Ethiopia Ethiopian Water Technology Institute-EWTI Ministry of Health,Ethiopia

Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) stakeholders are currently discussing the WASH Presidential Compact and outlining the way forward. According to Abera Endeshaw, Senior Advisor to the Minister at the Ministry of Water and Energy, the WASH Presidential Compact was developed in response to major sector challenges, including low resilience to climate shocks intensified by extreme weather, growing risks to water availability, high and often unaffordable investment costs, rapid urbanisation and population growth, increasing global and cross-sector resource competition, and the slow adoption of new technologies and innovations. The Compact focuses on financing and resourcing, mutual accountability, and knowledge management. It serves as a high-level advocacy tool to support the broader national WASH programme and calls for strong political leadership to ensure sector prioritisation.

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The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union, organised by UNDP in Addis Ababa, focused on groundwater investment through strategic partnerships to advance the Agenda 2063 water and sanitation goals in Africa. During the session, a presentation was made on the Horn of Africa water investment pipeline, covering projects in seven IGAD member states, followed by in-depth discussions. The session highlighted the importance of collaboration and partnerships among countries, the private sector, and funders to secure financing for groundwater investments. Water was also highlighted as a key driver of mutual growth and regional security, beyond its role as an investment opportunity. Ministry of Water and Energy - Ethiopia Ethiopian Water Technology Institute-EWTI Ministry of Health,Ethiopia