Noticias sobre Malawi
Malawi and South Sudan announce presidential compacts on water and sanitation
In a major stride to ensure universal access to water and sanitation, the governments of Malawi and South Sudan announced the launch of Presidential Compacts on Water and Sanitation.
New research offers solutions to improve drinking water access in developing countries
In 2020, 771 million people worldwide still lacked access to clean drinking water, according to UNICEF and the World Health Organization.
WMO strengthens global cooperation to protect all lives from flash floods
The Flash Flood Guidance System (FFGS) has been instrumental in saving lives and reducing losses from flash flooding in 72 countries, benefitting over 3 billion people.
Namibia becomes first Southern African country to join United Nations Water Convention
Namibia’s accession will help to consolidate the long-standing commitment to transboundary water cooperation in Southern Africa.
World Bank approves $145 million to improve water and sanitation in Malawi
Nearly half a million people in the city of Blantyre are expected to gain access to safe water, sanitation services, and improved solid waste management services with the support of a $145 million grant from the *International Development Association (IDA) that was approved.
UK to support access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in Asia and Africa
The programme will help people living in poor communities across Asia and Africa, including in rural areas and in informal settlements in towns and cities.
Highest emergency level declared over cholera outbreaks
Health experts around the world have expressed alarm at the extent and gravity of recent cholera outbreaks in 30 countries.
World Bank approves $300 million credit to expand access to water supply, sanitation in Tanzania
Up to 10 million Tanzanian citizens will gain access to improved water supply and nine million to better sanitation facilities through additional financing approved today by the World Bank.
Flooding significantly impacts food security, research finds
New research finds that flooding can affect food security for more than 5.6 million people across several African nations.
Researchers develop novel way to prevent waterborne infectious diseases at refugee settlements
Waterborne illness is one of the leading causes of infectious disease outbreaks in refugee and internally displaced persons (IDP) settlements, but a team led by York University has developed a new technique to keep drinking water safe using machine learning, and it could be a game changer.
Stakeholders Identify Financing as Major Constraint in Malawi’s Quest to Meet Water 2030 Targets
Development partners in the Water and Sanitation sector in Malawi have bemoaned the financial gap that is hampering access to clean water.
Study: Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk in children
Diarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding.
Inaccurate global irrigation models can cause extensive societal harm
An international team of researchers from the University of Bergen and other leading institutions expose severe limitations in large-scale hydrological models that produce estimates for water withdrawals worldwide.
OPEC signs US$15 million loan to boost water supply and expand sanitation systems in Dowa, Malawi
The OPEC Fund for International Development has signed a US$15 million loan agreement with the government of Malawi to boost water supply and expand sanitation systems in Dowa Town and surrounding areas to improve health and living conditions for around 100,000 people.
The Netherlands and EIB scale up support for water and sanitation projects in developing countries
EUR 25 million new Dutch government support for EIB managed Water Sector Fund agreed at World Water Forum. Dutch Special Envoy for International Water Affairs and EIB Vice President confirm strengthened cooperation. New funding will help to deliver sustainable water development goal - SDG 6.
Study: Most African countries have groundwater reserves to face at least 5 years of drought
There is enough groundwater under the continent of Africa for most countries to survive at least five years of drought – and some, more than 50 years – according to research by WaterAid and the British Geological Survey (BGS) released.
UN: 500 million live in 19 African nations deemed water insecure
Despite global Sustainable Development Goals and commitments made in 2015, just 29 African nations have made some progress over the past three to five years, 25 have made none, according to the UN's first-ever assessment of water security in Africa.
“Managing water variability is becoming one of the key development challenges facing Africa”
The African Development Bank provides concessional funding for various projects and programs to reduce poverty and economic and social development in the least developed African countries.
Xylem clocks 113,000 volunteer hours in 2021, doubling time donated to help tackle water challenge
Xylem announced that almost 80 percent of its 16,000 employees volunteered their time to help solve urgent water challenges in 2021.
Osward Mulenga Chanda appointed Director of the AFDB’s Water and Sanitation Department
Mr. Chanda brings nearly 30 years’ work experience in policy dialogue and investment programming.