This work area strengthens resilience in West Africa by embedding water security into national development strategies and mobilizing investments for climate‑resilient infrastructure. It aligns with the Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP) and supports governments in preparing National Climate‑Resilient Water Investment Programmes (WIPs).
Key Programmes and Projects
National Climate‑Resilient Water Investment Programmes (WIPs)
- Frameworks for prioritizing water projects and attracting financing.
- Align national strategies with SDG 6 and climate adaptation goals.
- Support governments in preparing investment pipelines that combine infrastructure, governance reforms, and ecosystem protection.
Water, Climate and Development Programme for Africa (WACDEP‑Africa)
- Builds capacity on the economics of adaptation and water security.
- Supports National Adaptation Planning (NAP) processes.
- Helps countries design investment plans linking water security to poverty reduction, food security, and energy access.
Continental Africa Water Investment Programme (AIP)
- Mobilizes USD 30 billion annually by 2030 for water investments across Africa.
- GWP‑WA supports ECOWAS countries to prepare bankable projects and strengthen institutional frameworks.
- Promotes partnerships with development banks, private sector, and governments.
Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Programme
- Implemented in Guinea, Ghana, Mali, and Sierra Leone.
- Provides technical assistance to strengthen national institutions’ capacity to access and manage climate finance.
- Supports the preparation of climate‑resilient water investment projects that can be submitted to the GCF for funding.
- Enhances coordination between ministries, river basin organizations, and civil society to ensure investments are inclusive and sustainable.
- Builds long‑term readiness by improving governance frameworks and integrating water security into national climate strategies.