Improving water security for the poor

Improving water security in Ethiopia through integrated use of surface and groundwater resources

As one of Africa’s fastest growing cities, Addis Ababa’s demand for water has sky-rocketed over recent decades due to population growth, increased per capita consumption, rural to urban migration, and growing water demand from industry. Water supplies across the city are already struggling to meet demand, with regularly interruptions to water services exacerbating inequities. 

REACH has applied a range of methodologies to examine the implications of climate and population growth for Addis Ababa’s water supply, providing evidence-based recommendations towards improving water security in the city. A crucial element of this work has been the development of a first-of-its-kind dynamic water allocation model integrating both surface and groundwater resources. 

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‘Our partnership with REACH recognises science has a critical role in designing and delivering effective policy and improving practice on the ground.’

KELLY ANN NAYLOR, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH) SECTION, PROGRAMME DIVISION, UNICEF

'Access to water is a defining challenge for the 21st century. The UK has already helped 43 million people to access clean water, but there is far more to be done.'

UK DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PARLIAMENTARY UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE

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