WASH News Finance
This blog contains news related to the financing of water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in developing countries, collected by Cor Dietvorst, the editor of Source Weekly published by IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre.
Yemen: Japanese funding for small-scale rural water projects
09 Dec 10
In 2010, the Japanese government has funded several small-scale water projects in Yemen though its “Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects” scheme. These projects include: construction of a water supply system in an arid area in Al-Mouza’ District, serving …Continue reading →
WASHCost reveals the high cost of low quality services
30 Nov 10
It costs a lot of money to provide low quality water and sanitation services – and more expensive technology alone will not solve the problem, Catarina Fonseca, Director of the WASHCost project, has told an audience of economists, WASH specialists …Continue reading →
World Sanitation Financing Facility seeking partners
30 Nov 10
With the launch of its web site – www.sanitationfinance.org -and social media channels, the World Sanitation Financing Facility (WSSF) hopes to attract more technical and financial consortium partners. Formally established in 2009, the WSSF seeks to “increase people’s access to …Continue reading →
WSSCC releases video on its Global Sanitation Fund
28 Nov 10
The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) has released a video giving an overview and update on the activities of its Global Sanitation Fund (GSF). The GSF is a single pooled fund open to contribution from any source including governments, foundations, …Continue reading →
Bolivia: US$126mn CAF loan for water and irrigation projects
25 Nov 10
The Bolivian government has approved a US$ 126 million 14-year loan from Andean Development Cooperation (CAF) for water and irrigation project (PROAR) as part of a five-year programme. Over 600,00 people will get new (400,000 people) or improved (200,000) access …Continue reading →
Asian Development Bank invests in private equity water infrastructure fund
24 Nov 10
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is investing up to US$ 20 million for its first-ever investment in a private equity fund solely focused on supporting the development of water-related infrastructure in the region. ADB’s Board of Directors approved the equity …Continue reading →
China, Shandong Province: Asian Development Bank to help improve dam quality
22 Nov 10
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is helping water-scarce Shandong Province to rehabilitate and improve the efficiency of nine ageing dams with a US$ 29.8 million technical assistance loan. The Risk Mitigation and Strengthening of Endangered Reservoirs in Shandong Province Project …Continue reading →
Indian film director signs up as ambassador for Grameen water fund
11 Nov 10
Oscar-winning film director Shekhar Kapur has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Grameen Creative Lab to create an investment fund for water-related social businesses in India. Mr Kapur, who is passionate about water-related issues in India and is currently …Continue reading →
Palu: ADB loans US$ 16 million Water Sector Improvement Program
10 Nov 10
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$ 16 million for the Water Sector Improvement Program in the Pacific island state of Palau (pop. 20,000). The programme will address regulatory, management, technical and pricing problems that currently result in …Continue reading →
Bangladesh: Denmark and Australia sign MoU with Hygiene, Sanitation and Water (HYSAWA) Fund
04 Nov 10
Denmark and Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 24 August 2010 for joint collaboration and support to the Hygiene, Sanitation and Water (HYSAWA) Fund. The HYSAWA Fund provides direct financial and technical support to local authorities in …Continue reading →
