Africa

139 articles in Africa

AFRO-DISIACS Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

The policy thrust in the Nigerian infrastructure sector is now heavily geared towards PPPs, following a presidential water summit earlier this year.

Lagos promotes two-tier water PPP initiative Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

Nigeria’s most populous state has stepped up efforts to boost private sector participation in its water supply infrastructure. Group managing director Shayo Holloway outlines his plans to GWI.

Managing water and expectations in Algeria Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

The re-tendering of the failed Annaba contract shows the Algerian authorities are serious about improving the performance of urban water utilities. Rolling out the model to other cities is still some way off.

Mostaganem desal operators face ultimatum Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

The private sector stakeholders in Algeria’s Mostaganem desalination project face losing their contract if they are not able to fix an intake problem by the end of May.

Tunisia seeks to broaden PSP in wastewater Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

Inherent inefficiencies in the public sector have convinced the Tunisian authorities to boost the role of the private sector in operating wastewater infrastructure. What is up for grabs?

Veolia Water exits Morocco under a cloud Vol 14, Issue 3 (March 2013)

The withdrawal of Veolia Water from its Moroccan concessions is a further step towards rationalising the group’s global portfolio. It also offers a convenient get-out clause from a difficult situation.

A new climate for African water finance Vol 14, Issue 2 (February 2013)

Accessing funding to adapt Africa’s water infrastructure to take account of climate change is far from straightforward. James Winpenny of Wychwood Economic Consulting considers the options.

Getting more burn for your buck Vol 14, Issue 1 (January 2013)

A new pilot plant that produces biomass fuel from faecal sludge could dramatically alter the economics of sanitation in Africa. Emilie Filou reports from Ghana.

Solving the subsidy addiction Vol 13, Issue 12 (December 2012)

How can Egypt wean itself off crippling subsidies without angering the population through tariff rises?

Bridging Egypt’s funding gap Vol 13, Issue 11 (November 2012)

Improving wastewater reuse standards in Egypt offers not only an environmental benefit, but a financial one too.