Multilaterals
Cambodia: ADB plans US$ 27 million loan for rural water and sanitation
As part of the new Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for 2011-2013 for Cambodia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is planning a US$ 27 million loan and a US$ 800,000 technical assistance grant for the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation III project. Source: ADB Country Operations Business Plan : Cambodia 2011–2013. June 2011. Download full plan […]
India: US$ 2 billion unused aid for water and sanitation
India is sitting on 89.95 billion rupees (US$ 2 billion) of unused foreign aid for water supply and sanitation, according to a report by government auditor Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG). As of 31 March 2010, unutilised committed external assistance for 16 sectors, including water and sanitation, amounted to 1,053 billion rupees (US$ 23.7 billion). […]
World Bank and US Government sign water MoU, Conrad Hilton Foundation and Coca Cola pledge US$ 56 million for WASH
To mark World Water Day, 22 March 2011, World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton signed an agreement making it easier for the U.S. Government and World Bank to work together to address global water challenges. While the Bank and the U.S. have partnered before on water issues, this […]
Latin American development bank CAF and PAHO sign water and sanitation agreement
CAF – Latin American development bank – and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) have agreed to expand their cooperation on access to water, sanitation and health in the region. The agreement, signed on April 1st, 2011, was an amendment to an earlier Framework Agreement on Technical Cooperation signed on January 3rd, 2011. CAF has […]
Palestine: World Bank grants US$3 million for Gaza water and sanitation
The World Bank has approved a grant of US$3 million to the Gaza Coastal Municipalities Water Utility (CMWU) to fund cost overruns in the implementation of a US$ 31 million project to improve access and delivery of water and sanitation services to people in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Emergency Water Project (GEWP), which was […]
Zimbabwe: Urgent Water Supply and Sanitation Rehabilitation Project
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will provide US$ 29.65 million to support urgent rehabilitation works – restoration and stabilization of water supply and sanitation services in the Municipalities of Harare, Chitungwiza, Mutare, Chegutu, Masvingo and Kwekwe. The Urgent Water Supply and Sanitation Rehabilitation Project is one of two projects that have been identified for financing […]
Mexico: IDB loans US$ 600 million to improve water, sanitation and hygiene in rural communities and schools
Two Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loans will help bring drinking water to 630,000 people, upgrade water and sanitation facilities in 20,000 schools, and reduce water-borne illnesses among 1.3 million students. The first loan, for US$ 350 million, will finance the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Basic Education Program, that combines improvements in the physical infrastructure […]
Sri Lanka: US$ 164 million project to address water, sanitation issues in conflict-affected areas
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the Sri Lankan government are jointly financing a US$ 164 million project to restore water supply and sanitation infrastructure to the conflict-affected Northern Province. The ADB has approved US$ 90 million in loans and technical assistance, AFD is expected to provide US$ 40 […]
Asian Development Bank invests in private equity water infrastructure fund
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 investment in the Amkonzen Asia Water Fund which will invest in water and wastewater assets […]
China, Shandong Province: Asian Development Bank to help improve dam quality
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 will “set the standard for efficient, safe and cost-effective reservoir operation and management nationwide”. “This […]
