Tapping to a better future: Clean water for rural Senegal

Countries
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Country Grouping
Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Climate Objective
Cross-cutting
Planning and Implementation Activity
Governance and Stakeholder Engagement
Long-Term Strategies
Sectors and Themes
Water
Rural Development
Barriers Overcome
Technological
Capacity
Source
Islamic Development Bank
Language
English
Case Summary

The project, which was supported by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), constructed boreholes, water treatment and storage infrastructure, and distribution pipes across the Thies and Fatick districts of Senegal. This has brought clean, safe water to hundreds of remote villages, where previously people were forced to use dirty, salty water drawn from wells.

Success Factors include a change of approach, an inclusive process, private sector involvement, and strong partnerships.

Further Information

Year Published
2015