CHAD: €34 million from the ADB for the supply of drinking water and sanitation
In Chad, funding of 34.2 million euros from the African Development Bank (AfDB) will support work on the second phase of the Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Program in semi-urban and rural areas.
The second phase of the drinking water supply and sanitation program in semi-urban and rural areas in Chad has just benefited from a loan of 34.2 million euros (22.4 billion CFA francs) from the group the African Development Bank (AfDB). At least seven urban areas are targeted by this project focused on the implementation of the sixth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG6).
They are located in the provinces of Ennedi, Mandoul, Moyen Chari, Mayo Kebbi Est, Mayo Kebbi Ouest, Salamat and Sila. The work will specifically enable the construction of 23 boreholes for the supply of drinking water (AEP), the construction of 225 boreholes equipped with human-powered pumps as well as the construction of 50 hydraulic production units and 54 mini-AEP systems. solar or thermal.
Universal access to water and sanitation services
In terms of sanitation, the ADB announces that its envelope will be used for the construction of 500 three-cabin latrines, with flushing water, equipped with hand basins, as well as the installation of 20 garbage bins to improve hygiene. and the health of Chadians in schools, health centers, bus stations and markets. Women occupy an important place in this investment since the financial institution headquartered in Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire specifies that seven large diameter agricultural boreholes and seven agricultural gardens will be developed for small irrigation intended "for women's groups » .
“By investing in the construction of social and rural infrastructure in areas affected by fragility, the program will contribute to the construction of resilient societies, the reduction of isolation and inequalities between women and men, the promotion inclusive economic development and strengthening access to basic health services ,” explains Mamadi Souaré, the AfDB’s interim country representative in Chad.
The populations of the town of Amdjarass (Ennedi province) will be the first beneficiaries due to the worsening of water-borne diseases in recent years. As a reminder, the rate of access to drinking water in Chad is 63% with large disparities and 30% for sanitation services, according to official figures.
