African Water Facility council approves 2027 work plan at Abidjan meeting

Egypt's water minister chaired the closing session of the African Water Facility's governance council in Abidjan, where members approved the 2027 work plan and budget.

• The facility's governance council held its 26th meeting in Abidjan on November 4 and 5, chaired by Egyptian water minister Hani Sewilam.
• The council adopted the facility's 2027 work plan and budget and approved launching studies and consultations on reforming its operating model.
• Sewilam said proposed changes must preserve the facility's development role and be presented to the council for approval before implementation.
• Sewilam called on partners to provide predictable funding; the facility reports 153 projects supported in 54 countries since its founding.