Problems and needs of Africa in community water supply and sanitation : for the international drinking water supply and sanitation decade

Abstract

This synthesis report is prepared by the countries in Africa on the eye of the launching of the international drinking water supply and sanitation decade. The report highlights the status of the sector in Africa, brings out the principal problems and needs. Thus will serve, at least in limited way the intended purpose of stimulating joint cooperative action amongst the countries of the region to promote technical and economic cooperation amongst the countries. And further, to stimulate the flow of external assistance in helping the achievement of the targets and objects set by the countries of the region for the decade.