From March 18 to 20, 2025, AfWASA's Director of Programs, Dr. Ing Siméon Kenfack, will represent the Association at the West Africa sub-regional ministerial committee consultation meeting, organized as part of the formulation of the post-2025 Africa Water Vision. This event, to be held in Abuja under the aegis of the African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW), will bring together representatives of member states, regional institutions and international partners committed to the development of the water and sanitation sector on the continent.

A major challenge for the continent

Africa is facing a worrying water crisis: 400 million people still have no access to drinking water, and over 800 million are deprived of safe sanitation facilities. With a population expected to exceed 2.5 billion by 2050, the challenges of effective water resource management are more pressing than ever.

It is against this backdrop that the Abuja consultation meeting will bring together ministers, experts and sector stakeholders to discuss priorities and actions to ensure sustainable water security, in line with the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Discussions will focus on several strategic priorities:

Development of the post-2025 African Water Vision, Implementation of decisions taken at the 14th AMCOW Executive Committee, Preparation of the 3rd African Implementation and Partnership Conference (PANAFCON-3), Follow-up of AfricaSan8 program commitments.

This consultation will establish a regional consensus on the strategic priorities and coordination mechanisms needed to make this new African Water Vision a reality. The recommendations resulting from this meeting will be examined at the next AMCOW General Assembly, with a view to their adoption by the African Union in 2026.

AfWASA’s Contribution

As a key player in the sustainable management of water and sanitation in Africa, AfWASA will actively contribute to discussions aimed at defining the priorities of the new African Water Vision beyond 2025. Its expertise will be invaluable in identifying innovative and inclusive strategies to ensure water and sanitation security in the face of growing challenges linked to climate change and demographic growth. The Association will also share its technical expertise and experience in public policy, capacity building and innovation in the water sector.