(The) Future of Water in African Cities: Why Waste Water?
- World Bank Water Partnership Program (WPP). June 2012
- This Report provides examples of cities in Africa and beyond that have already implemented Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) approaches both in terms of technical and institutional solutions. Case studies explore the ways in which IUWM can help meet future water demand in African cities.
- Geographical coverage: Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, India, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania (United Republic of), Uganda, Accra, Arua, Dar es Salaam, Douala, Durban, Nairobi, Mbale, Naivasha, Polokwane, Heredia, Indore, Trapeang Sab Commune, Windhoek, Xi'an
- Main themes: Disasters, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Participation, Rainwater harvesting, Sanitation, Slums, Urban areas, Urbanization, Vulnerability, Wastewater, Water availability, Water demand, Water governance, Water management, Water security, Water supply, Water treatment
- Main target audience: Decision makers, Land-use planners, Local governments, Service providers, Stakeholders, Utility managers
- Main purpose: Advocacy, Awareness raising
- Type of resource: Assessment report, Case studies, Indicators, Methodology
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