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3 Jan 2021 TUNIS

German Development Bank Funds Tunisian Water Efficiency Programme

Tunisia, on Tuesday, signed 2 financing agreements with the German Development Bank (KfW). An amount of €111 Million is granted to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries to carry out the Storage and Flood Protection Programme. "This programme contributes to the development of rural areas by mobilising drinking and irrigation water," said KfW Project Officer in the Water Sector Simone Cremer...

24 Feb 2020 BRUSSELS, Belgium

New European Financing For ASEAN Green Infrastructure Projects

The European Union has announced $55 Million USD in support for the Catalytic Green Finance Facility (ACGF) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).ACGF was launched in April 2019 and is designed to provide ASEAN governments with technical assistance and access to sovereign funding for infrastructure projects in the water sector, green energy sector, urban transportation and climate-resilient agriculture...

10 Dec 2019 RABAT

KfW Finances Morocco WASH Projects

Morocco’s National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) and German Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) signed financing agreements to the tune of ‎€55.5 million on Thursday, December 5, in Rabat. The agreements cover several projects related to drinking water supply and sanitation.

9 Apr 2019 TIRANA

Germany, EU Finance $44 Million USD Albania Rural Water Supply Program

German development bank KfW, together with the European Union and Albania's government are co-financing a new rural water supply programme worth a total of 39.3 million euro ($44.0 million),according to the Albanian Development Fund (ADF). The third phase of the programme will provide safe and reliable drinking water to 85,000 inhabitants living in rural areas...

25 Jan 2019 KYIV, Ukraine

KfW To Fund Modernization, Development Of Water Supply Systems In Central Ukraine

German Development Bank KfW is reported to be "ready" to spend $22.7 Million USD to support modernization and development of water supply in the central Ukraine Oblast (region) of Dnipropetrovsk.Local media reported a release from the press service of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, following a visit of KfW officials:"We will spend these potential resources on the modernization of the Aulsky water pipeline, which provides drinking water to Dnipro, Kamyanske and a number of other populated areas of the region...

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31 May 2018 TIRANA

Germany to Study Albanian Water and Sanitation Opportunities

Albania and Germany on Wednesday signed an agreement to conduct preliminary studies on water and sanitation investments in 11 municipalities in Albania. Albanian Minister of Economy and Finance Arben Ahmetaj and Director of KfW -- German Development Bank Bjorn Thies signed the agreement, which allocates 1...

14 Jan 2018 TIRANA, Albania

EU Support For Albania Water Infrastructure Exceeds 110 Million EUR in Last Decade

European Union grant support to the water supply and sewerage sector in Albania has exceeded 110M.EUR in the last decade, of which about 80% for waste-water collection and treatment in the Albanian coastal regions. Clean coastal waters are an objective of the EU assistance to Albania, it is stated in a press release of EU delegation to Albania...

13 Dec 2017 FRANKFURT

Germany, CAF Partner to Propel Water and Sanitation Projects in Peru and LatAm

Germany's State-run Development Bank (KfW) and the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) have signed an agreement whereby KfW will grant two green credit lines to finance CAF water and sanitation projects in Peru and other Latin American countries.

18 Nov 2016 WINDHOEK, Namibia

Namibia in Talks With KfW to Finance Desalination Plant Study

The Namibian government is holding talks with German development bank KfW on financing the feasibility study for construction of a desalination plant in the Erongo region.The study is expected to be completed at the end of 2018, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry told The Namibian newspaper...

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7 Nov 2016 NAIROBI, Kenya

Kenyan Opposition Leader Accuses Government of Fraud in Itare Dam Project

Kenyan opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has accused the current government of forging documents to make it appear that it has support from local residents for the $332 million USD Itare Dam project in the Kuresoi area of Kericho County.The project includes construction of the dam, a tunnel, and a raw water treatment plant with a capacity of 100,000 cubic meters per day, as well as laying of pipes...

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18 Oct 2016 NAIROBI, Kenya

Northern Water Collector Tunnel Project to Move Forward Despite Opposition

Kenya’s controversial $74 million USD Northern Water Collector Tunnel will proceed as planned, despite calls from the political opposition leader to cancel the project, Athi Water Services Board (AWSB) CEO Malaquen Milgo said on October 14th.Milgo also dismissed claims that the project would cause environmental damage and affect river flows...

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27 Jul 2016 AMMAN

Jordan Seeks $158 Million From Europe for Water Projects in Irbid

Jordan is working to secure 144 million euros in European financing to improve sanitation and access to water in Irbid, Planning and International Cooperation Minister Imad Fakhoury announced on Monday. The plan is in line with the outcomes of the London donor conference in February, Fakhoury said half of the funds for the water project would be secured through grants from the EU and the German Development Bank (KfW).

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