Water supply and sanitation decade in Africa (1981-1990): a brief overview of successes and shortfalls

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to provide a very brief review of the sectoral situation in the region at the beginning of the Decade, the expected situation at the end of the Decade and to critically analyze some of the successes and shortfalls of the Decade activities. Finally, some of the critical regional issues that contributed to the achievements or otherwise of the Decade are briefly touched upon.