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Published by Transworld Publishers Limited P.O. Box 60359 City Square Nairobi 00200, Kenya Tel: [phone] Wireless: [phone] Fax: [phone] Mobile: + 254 722 641 820 + 254 700 370 038 Website: www.afriwater.org Webmaster [email protected] November - December 2015 November - December 2015 Vol 10 No. 6 Contents 19 Beyond the SDGs: How to deliver water and sanitation to everyone, everywhere REGULARS Publisher S.N. Mwaniki Email: [email protected] 2 Guest Editorial 36 Water & Health 3 News in Brief 38 Publications Editor Kariuki Wangai Email: [email protected] 31 Water & Sanitation 40 Roundup Events 41 Calender 2015 Assistant Editor A. Ayiro 32 People 42 Buyers’ Guide Editorial Consultants Befrina Igulu (Ms) Email: [email protected] Dr. Judith Nyunja Email: [email protected] Eng. Malaquen Milgo Email: [email protected] Raphael M. Kabando Email: [email protected] Eng. Prof. Patts M.A. Odira Email: [email protected] Peter Mwaura Email: [email protected] Eng. Ephraim Kisembo Email: [email protected] John Rao Nyaoro, HSC Email: [email protected] Regional Representatives: Rwanda Contact: Dr. F. Otieno Tel: [phone] Uganda and South Sudan Contact: Cyrus Ruheni Tel: [phone] Zimbabwe Contact: Marjory Kusotera-Dzapata Institute of Water and Sanitation Development Box MP422, Mount Pleasant Harare, ZIMBABWE Tel/Fax: [phone] Graphic Designer Colman B. Moss [email protected] Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this publication,the Publisher will accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage,unconsequential or otherwise suffered as a result of any material here published.The opinions expressed in the editorial are the sole responsibility of the authors or organizations concerned and not those of the Publisher. Neither Transworld Publishers Ltd nor its agents accept liability in whole or in part howsoever arising from the contents of the editorial published herein. Material in this publication does not necessarily reflect the considered opinion of the Transworld Publishers Ltd or those of the contributors, nor does mention of trade names and commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. ©2006-2015 Transworld Publishers Limited FEATURES 12 AfDB Approves Loans and Grands The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) fast-tracked a grant of US $16-million on Wednesday, September 30, to help clean up the poorest suburbs of the Zimbabwean capital. The first stage of the project will concentrate on removing the raw sewage currently spilled into residential areas and securing the water supply for the most vulnerable areas of Greater Harare, home to 2 million people. 13 Post-2015 Development Agenda The United Nations system supports Member States throughout their work towards a transformative and universal post-2015 development agenda through existing and innovative collaborative mechanisms. 18 Learning from the MDGs: Improved sanitation, drainage in cities World leaders have agreed on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but arguably Goal six -- the water and sanitation goal -will have the hardest job building on the work undertaken by the previous Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). A timely special double edition of the journal Environment and Urbanization on “Sanitation and drainage in cities” explores persistent gaps in urban sanitation provision and ways to address them. Recently, world leaders embarked upon a new journey to tackle extreme poverty and make our planet a healthier, more equal place to live with the adoption of the new U.N. Sustainable Development framework. These are exciting times, and a real chance for change. 21 Africa Sees U.N. Climate Conference as “Court Case” for the Continent As the clock ticks towards the United Nations climate change conference (COP21) in Paris in December, African experts, policy-makers and civil society groups plan to come to the negotiation table prepared for a legal approach to avoid mistakes made during formulation of the Kyoto Protocol. 23 Water Remains Largely Marginalized in Climate Talks U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry recently turned the spotlight on the “record number” of extreme weatherrelated events the world is witnessing these days. 25 More rain leads to fewer trees in the African savanna Single camel-thorn acacia on the savannah in Etosha National Park. The Etosha Pan in in the background. 27 In a Malian village, a simple wish for clean water For a remote village in central Mali, the prospect of a new borehole means more than just a shorter walk to water – it also means better health and new possibilities for the whole community. Partners Affiliate Member Member Africa Water, Sanitation & Hygiene • November - December 2015 1