Water Accessibility and Vitality for Ethiopia (WAVE): A Sustainable Solution for Rural Drinking Water
In Ethiopia, access to clean and safe drinking water remains a critical challenge for millions. Despite abundant water resources, 87% of the population depends on unsafely managed drinking water services. A 2022 TRAIDE Foundation study on investment opportunities in Ethiopia’s water sector brought this issue into sharp focus. It revealed that 40% of water supply…
Read MoreFixing the Pipes: Innovative Solutions for Ethiopian Water Infrastructure
Ethiopia faces serious water management problems that threaten its long-term development. Communities struggle to access clean water due to old and broken infrastructure. This is especially true in Dire Dawa, the second most populous city in Ethiopia. The city entirely depends on groundwater for its supply, which is three times less than the water demand.…
Read MoreTapping into Ethiopia’s Water Sector Business Opportunities
With a rapidly growing population, rising urbanisation, and increasing impacts from climate change, the demand for clean, reliable, and sustainable water solutions has never been greater in Ethiopia. These challenges are creating real business opportunities for international investors, especially in the fields of water treatment, irrigation, wastewater management, and innovative water technologies. Why invest in…
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