Theme: "Accelerating the Achievement of Sustainable Water and Sanitation for all in the Face of the Pandemic"
Participate in policy formulation for the water sector
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Insights and Investment Opportunities
According to the United Nations, clean, accessible water for all is an essential part of the world we want to live in and there is sufficient fresh water on the planet to achieve this. However, due to bad economics or poor infrastructure, millions of people including children die every year from diseases associated with inadequate water supply, sanitation and hygiene. Water scarcity, poor water quality and inadequate sanitation negatively impact food security, livelihood choices and educational opportunities for poor families across the world. To improve water, sanitation and hygiene, there needs to be increased investment in management of freshwater ecosystems and sanitation facilities on a local level. On the other hand, frequent and proper handwashing is the most basic frontline defense against the spread of COVID-19. According to IFC, a quarter of the world’s population lacks access to a reliable water supply—a far cry from the aspirations of Sustainable Development Goal 6—Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all by 2030. The pandemic has heightened awareness of both the extent and consequences of this access gap, and it could slow down progress in meeting the SDG 6 development goal as revenue losses by water utilities affect their ability to make critical capital investments.
~ EAWATERS 2020
This year's summit will be held online and via limited in-person gathering. It will bring together the leading figures in the public sector, private sector, finance, non-governmental organizations and other players for three days under the theme "Accelerating the Achievement of Sustainable Water and Sanitation for all in the Face of the Pandemic" with the pillars of POLICY, TECHNOLOGY and FINANCE.
Kipya Africa in collaboration with the Water Services Providers Association (WASPA) are pleased to present the 5th East Africa Water Summit (EAWATERS) - Powered by DOSHI Water.
— 5th East Africa Water Summit 2020 (@EAWaterSummit) September 25, 2020
The 5th EAWATERS Conference & Expo will be held via a hybrid platform from 2nd to 4th December 2020. pic.twitter.com/DA0TfcFgSz
#5thEAWATERS How does the private sector in water respond to the pandemic and ensure quality and uninterrupted water services? Join the presentation by Mr. Tom Armstrong, @VoiceofKWIA Chairman on 2nd-4th Dec. 2020https://t.co/BCJE0MhbKM pic.twitter.com/QL6zY6uRgE
— 5th East Africa Water Summit 2020 (@EAWaterSummit) November 18, 2020