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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development

Water for Sustainable Development: innovative Solutions to the water crisis in Africa

International Center for Leadership Development (
Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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    Description
    Description

    Our work is focused on promoting innovative water initiatives in Africa through our research and case studies and presenting these studies and different initiatives to big corporation capable of supporting a sustainable implementation of the local project. The aim of the initiative is to create a platform for local initiative to have adequate support to leverage in developing more sustainable responses and project. It is also targeted at enabling visibility of unique water interventions in the region to drive more response and international collaborations towards mitigating one of the major challenges of most Africa countries - water crisis. The initiative leverages research to develop case studies for innovative water projects. By identifying these initiatives and identifying their impact and deliverable, the initiative spotlights the importance of its model, unique approach and a call to action. Albeit developing the case studies, we engage founders and initiators of water initiative through our webinars, summits and other water gatherings. These follow-up activities gives innovators a more global platform to discuss their projects, express their challenges and seek for better partnerships to drive their goal.

    Expected Impact

    * Provide adequate visibility and awareness of local innovative projects in Africa providing solutions to water crisis in the region.
    * Creates platform for more support and partnerships that for further improvement, implementation and achievement of the goal 6
    * Spotlight the need for local ownership of initiatives to ensure sustainability and better outcomes in locations where they are implemented.
    * Give room for big corporations to engage in social impact projects in Africa with a target to building sustainable world for all

    Partners

    Next Leaders Initiative for Sustainability (NELIS GLOBAL)
    Impact Her World Foundation (IHWF)

    Goal 6

    Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

    Goal 6

    6.1

    By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

    6.1.1

    Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

    6.2

    By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

    6.2.1

    Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

    6.3

    By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

    6.3.1

    Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

    6.3.2

    Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

    6.4

    By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity
    6.4.1

    Change in water-use efficiency over time

    6.4.2

    Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

    6.5

    By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

    6.5.1

    Degree of integrated water resources management 

    6.5.2

    Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

    6.6

    By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes
    6.6.1

    Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

    6.a

    By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies
    6.a.1

    Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

    6.b

    Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

    6.b.1

    Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

    Name Description
    Research to identify innovative water projects in Africa
    Presentation and publication of findings to big corporations and the public as well
    Strategic engagement of founders and innovators as a follow up for more impact
    Staff / Technical expertise
    Researchers to develop case studies and engage innovators
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    Entity
    International Center for Leadership Development
    SDGs
    Region
    1. Africa
    Other beneficiaries

    Local Water Initiatives in Africa
    Big corporations in Japan

    Countries
    Japan
    Japan
    Nigeria
    Nigeria
    Contact Information

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