The Continental Africa Water Investment Support Programme (AIP) is a flagship initiative of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) designed to transform the water investment landscape in Africa. It is a continental coordination and support mechanism, not a single infrastructure project. Its core objective is to leverage USD 30 billion in climate-resilient water investments by 2030, supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union's Agenda 2063. The programme focuses on the water-energy-food-health nexus and supports the preparation and financing of specific, high-priority water projects identified by Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs). Key components include: 1) Strengthening the enabling environment for water investments through policy and regulatory reforms; 2) Accelerating project preparation and de-risking investments for bankable projects; 3) Mobilizing public and private finance through innovative financial instruments; 4) Implementing integrated water management and climate resilience approaches; and 5) Capacity building for water governance. The programme commenced with five pilot countries (Benin, Cameroon, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia) and is expanding to others.
PIDA Code
W.30.01
Project Status
Active
Project Stage
Transaction Support & Financial Close
Completion Percentage
0
Sector Name
Water
Subsector Name
Water Supply
Reference Plan
PIDA PAP 2
On SDM
Off
Summary
The AIP is a strategic continental programme managed by AUDA-NEPAD to address Africa's water investment gap. It acts as a catalyst to de-risk projects, mobilize finance, and accelerate implementation of priority water infrastructure, emphasizing the water-energy-food-health nexus and climate resilience. It is supported by development partners including the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The programme is aligned with the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) and the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) under the African Union's Second Priority Action Plan (PAP 2).
Description
Capex Cost
1,860.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
0.00
Project Risk
Implementation and coordination risks
Countries
Benin, Cameroon, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia
Start Date
Date Created Raw
Updated Date