9th PIDA Water Week
Accelerating preparation, financing, and implementation of regional & transboundary water and sanitation infrastructure under AIP–PIDA Water; integrating AU Th…
Strategic Focus
Accelerating preparation, financing, and implementation of regional & transboundary water and sanitation infrastructure under AIP–PIDA Water; integrating AU Theme 2026 Midterm Review outcomes into bankable pipelines and partnerships
Key Sessions & Themes
Progress review of AIP–PIDA Water portfolio; investment deal rooms & investor matchmaking aligned with AU–AIP Water Investment Summit outcomes; blended finance structuring with African Development Bank / African Water Facility; session on “Implementing the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy through PIDA Water”; regional cooperation & climate-resilient infrastructure; monitoring & pipeline tracking
Critical Innovations
Launch/upgrade of AIP–PIDA Water Investment Pipeline & Deal Room Platform; signing of project preparation and co-financing agreements; unveiling of blended finance templates for transboundary projects; publication of AU Theme 2026 Midterm Infrastructure Integration Brief; new investor partnership MoUs
Target Outcomes
Increased number of bankable regional water projects reaching financial close; mobilization of blended finance commitments; strengthened AUDA-NEPAD–AUC–AMCOW–AfDB–UNECA coordination; integration of AU Theme 2026 priorities into infrastructure pipelines; measurable progress toward Africa Water Vision 2063 implementation