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Projects launched to address Darfur water needs

Source:UNAMID Release Date:2012-12-07 156
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Rehabilitation of water facilities and construction of new boreholes to encourage the return of internally displaced persons and refugees
EL FASHER, Darfur, Sudan – To address water scarcity, which is among the root causes of conflict in Darfur the African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with the Government of Sudan and the African Union–United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID), launched on 29 November in El Fasher, North Darfur, several water projects to be implemented across the region. These projects are expected to contribute to reducing conflict over water resources and assist in achieving durable peace in Darfur. 
The projects are designed to meet the immediate and long-term water needs of approximately 750,000 inhabitants, comprising nomads and farmers in the region. They will be funded by a grant of €3.3 million, approved by the AfDB earlier this year as part of its African Water Facility initiative. The grant will cover the rehabilitation of water facilities and construction of new boreholes to encourage the return of internally displaced persons and refugees, which is one of the priorities of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur.
 
 “The project demonstrates AfDB’s commitment to assist the Government and people of Sudan to create conditions for sustainable peace and stability, as a key prerequisite for adequately addressing the massive reconstruction and other development needs in Darfur,” said Dr Abdul Kamara, the Bank’s resident representative.
Dr Kamara also expressed the Bank’s readiness to help create the appropriate conditions for addressing the economic and social constraints in Sudan, including debt relief, capacity deficits, food insecurity and meeting the Millennium Development Goals as well as emerging challenges. “AfDB is working to assist Sudan to consolidate poverty-reduction and long term economic growth,” he said.
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