WASH Finance blog
This blog addresses issues related to financing strategies and mechanisms for water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in rural and urban areas with a focus on the poorest and sustainability. It includes news collected by the editor of E-Source and contributions from IRC innovation programme staff working on the Financing and Cost Recovery theme and the WASHCost Project.
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 →
Vacancy: Water Specialist/Senior Water Specialist, IFC, USA [deadline 08 October]
01 Oct 10
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is seeking a Water Specialist with strong strategic, program management, and technical expertise to help scale-up its impact on water markets to promote effective water use and expand access to safe water and sanitation services. …Continue reading →
India, Tamil Nadu: micro-credit helps women’s self-help groups build toilets
30 Sep 10
An Indian NGO that provides housing and toilets for women’s groups was a finalist in the 2010 World Habitat Awards. Established in 1979, the Integrated Village Development Project (IVDP) mobilises poor women to form self-help saving groups (SHG). Some 6,700 …Continue reading →
Uganda: Museveni warns against toilet fees
29 Sep 10
President Yoweri Museveni has described the practice of overcharging by operators of public toilet and markets as “parasitism”. “Instead of developing common facilities in markets, business people make huge money out of people defecating. For somebody to use a toilet …Continue reading →
