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Africa Sanitation Dialogue – Catalysing Investments: Innovative Financing for Sanitation

Africa’s urban population is rapidly expanding, with over 10 megacities and 52 cities exceeding 1 million people projected by 2050. This growth increases the demand for sanitation services, yet investment levels remain insufficient to meet current and future needs.

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Starts
Jun 25, 2025

Language

English

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Standard fee: $0.00

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Course Description

The International Water Association (IWA) recognises the urgent need to address global sanitation challenges. Through its Inclusive Urban Sanitation Initiative, IWA is launching Quarterly Sanitation Dialogues to enhance advocacy, learning, and knowledge exchange on inclusive urban sanitation.

This first dialogue is led by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and focuses on innovative financing for urban sanitation, with a strong focus on Africa. It will bring together experts from AfDB, Development Finance Institutions, and private sector investors to explore practical financing solutions. Participants will gain insights into successful financing models, real-world case studies, and strategies for mobilising investments, equipping utilities, city leaders, and service providers with actionable approaches to scale sustainable sanitation services across Africa.

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Course Audience

Policymakers, Local authorities, Development partners, Financial institutions, Investors, Water utilities, Service providers, Economists, Academia

Learning Objectives

At the end of this dialogue, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the major sanitation financing gaps and challenges in Africa.
  • Understand what innovative financing models are needed for scaling sanitation investments.
  • Gain insights into real-world case studies of successful sanitation financing.
  • Explore ways to mobilise private sector engagement in sanitation services.

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