South Africa: Johannesburg Residents Need Water, Electricity Support
The authorities of Johannesburg, South Africa, need to urgently respond to the basic needs of residents. Development Diaries reports that about 80 residents of the east of Johannesburg recently marched over water outages and unreliable electricity. We understand that the residents demanded power, electricity, good roads, and an end to illegal rubbish dumping in their […]
Chad: AfDB Supports Water, Sanitation Projects
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a donation of €34.27 million to Chad to implement the second phase of the semi-urban and rural drinking water supply and sanitation programme in 11 of the country’s regions. Development Diaries reports that the project aims to improve the living conditions of people in semi-urban and rural areas […]
AfDB’s Water Policy Response
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a new policy on water with a view to fostering sustainable, green and inclusive economic growth in regional member countries. The policy on prioritising water security and the transformation of water assets aims to promote Africa-wide attainment of a minimum platform of water security, with a special focus […]
Apply: AfDB Principal Water, Sanitation Officer
Deadline: 25 December, 2020 Location: Libreville, Gabon The African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking to fill the position of Principal Water Supply and Sanitation Officer. AfDB’s mission is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs). Responsibilities Provide technical advice/assistance to RMCs to develop their water and sanitation sector […]
Apply: AfDB Principal Capacity Development Officer
Deadline: 25 December, 2020 Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast The African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking to fill the position of Principal Capacity Development Officer. AfDB’s mission is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs). Responsibilities Participate in the design and delivery of macro-economic management tools and training in […]