The paper (232.9 KB) is divided into three sections. The first presents the general principles and methodologies for estimating costs and values in the water sector. The second section illustrates estimates of costs and values in urban, industrial, and agricultural sectors. Section three summarizes results and conclusions.
The Chinese version.
The sustainability of Africa’s economic growth and development will depend on what happens to water resources on the continent. This Framework provides an approach for the development of ‘no/low regrets’ investments and financing strategies, as a starting point for embarking on climate resilient development in Africa. This document was developed under the Water, Climate and Development Programme (WACDEP).