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Ethiopia Makes Significant Strides in Clean Water Access, Reaching Nearly 70% Coverage
Ethiopia Makes Significant Strides in Clean Water Access, Reaching Nearly 70% Coverage
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Ethiopia has vast water resources, with 12 river basins generating a substantial annual runoff of 122 billion cubic meters. However, most of the country's... 15.07.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Ethiopia has made notable progress in expanding access to clean drinking water, with nationwide coverage now reaching almost 70%. This was announced by the Ministry of Water and Energy during a review of its performance in the past fiscal year and plans for the current budget year.The ministry highlighted the successful implementation of various initiatives, particularly in water management, drinking water and sanitation, and energy development.The official attributed the positive developments to the ministry's commitment to safeguarding water resources, expanding access to clean water and sanitation, and promoting renewable energy use in both rural and urban areas.A key factor in this success is the implementation of the "Dam at My Door" project, which focuses on collecting rainwater to support drought-affected regions.Moreover, the ministry has streamlined project management by coordinating water well drilling and pipeline construction efforts, leading to faster service delivery.
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Ethiopia Makes Significant Strides in Clean Water Access, Reaching Nearly 70% Coverage
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Ethiopia has vast water resources, with 12 river basins generating a substantial annual runoff of 122 billion cubic meters. However, most of the country's drinking water comes from groundwater. In addition, some parts of Ethiopia still face the challenges of drought and climate change.
Ethiopia has made notable progress in expanding access to clean drinking water, with nationwide coverage now reaching almost 70%. This was announced by the Ministry of Water and Energy during a review of its performance in the past fiscal year and plans for the current budget year.
The ministry highlighted the successful implementation of various initiatives, particularly in water management, drinking water and sanitation, and energy
development.
"This year, over 4 million people gained access to clean drinking water, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 74.6 million," State Minister for Water Resources Management Abraha Adugna stated. "This translates to a national clean water coverage rate of 69.52 percent."
The official attributed the positive developments to the ministry's
commitment to safeguarding water resources, expanding access to clean water and sanitation, and promoting renewable energy use in both rural and urban areas.
A key factor in this success is the implementation of the "Dam at My Door" project, which focuses on collecting rainwater to support drought-affected regions.
Moreover, the ministry has streamlined project management by coordinating water well drilling and pipeline construction efforts, leading to faster service delivery.
