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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Business development in Africa's water sector: Strategies, growth opportunities, and challenges
Authors
Ahmed Mekkewi
Abstract
Globally, water is necessary for life, the
environment, and development. Yet, most African countries still experience
water challenges due to infrastructure deficits, financial constraints,
regulatory and policy issues, environmental and climatic factors, and
technological limitations. This problem will continue to increase drastically due
to economic activities in the industrial and agricultural sectors unless
appropriate policies are implemented. Public-private partnerships (PPP),
investment and financing models, technological innovation and adoption,
capacity building and skills development, and community engagement and
stakeholder collaboration are the strategies and opportunities suitable for
business development in the African water sector. The government, international
organizations, and private sectors have a vital role in facilitating growth and
development in the water sector. The government should retain its operations by
creating a suitable environment and regulations with empowerment and
decentralization, providing a radical shift from top-down to centralized
implementation and administration. The international organization provides the
financial resources, technical guidance, and capacity building to ensure
sustainable management practices in utilizing water resources and the
development of infrastructure. At the same time, the private sector has a role
in rendering management at the slightest level and establishing institutional
arrangements allowing full participation of stakeholders.
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Pages:1-10
How to cite this article:
Ahmed Mekkewi "Business development in Africa's water sector: Strategies, growth opportunities, and challenges". International Journal of Finance and Commerce, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 1-10
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