21 December 2012
AfDB Supports Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Improvements in Zanzibar
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a grant of US$ 21 million to support the upgrading and rehabilitation of water and sanitation infrastructure in the Ungija municipality, Zanzibar.

It is expected that the project, which will benefit 40% of Zanzibar's population, will have concomitant health benefits and increase the number of socioeconomic activities undertaken on the island.

AfDB20 December 2012: The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved financing to improve water supply and sanitation infrastructure in the Ungija municipality, Zanzibar.

The US$21 million financing project will improve the living standards and ensure sustainable, reliable and equitable water and sanitation services through the rehabilitating and upgrading of current infrastructure, with a particular focus on schools in the municipality. It is expected that the project, which will benefit 40% of Zanzibar’s population, will have concomitant health benefits and increase the number of socioeconomic activities undertaken on the island. AfDB will also provide capacity to support the project.

The project is expected to commence in 2013 and take four years to complete. [AfDB Press Release] [Zanzibar Urban Water and Sanitation Project Appraisal Report]

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