Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

Clean Water. Safe Sanitation. Dignified Hygiene.

About

AEFIDEV, an affiliate of the Africa Economic Forum (AEF), is committed to preparing high-impact, finance-ready WASH projects that transform lives and communities across Africa. We partner with governments, utilities, NGOs, and private developers to ensure that WASH infrastructure is sustainable, inclusive, and aligned with global health and development goals.

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Our Mission

To accelerate universal access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene by delivering world-class project preparation services that unlock global financing and drive measurable impact.

What We Offer

We provide end-to-end project preparation services tailored to the WASH sector, including:

Feasibility & Technical Studies

  • Water resource mapping and demand forecasting
  • Engineering design for water supply and sanitation systems
  • Environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA)
Financial Structuring & Investment Packaging
  • Tariff modelling and affordability analysis
  • PPP and blended finance structuring
  • Investment memoranda and data room preparation
Policy & Regulatory Alignment
  • Regulatory and governance frameworks.
  • Utility performance assessments and reform strategies
  • Alignment with SDG 6 and national WASH strategies
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Community consultations and behavior change strategies
  • Gender and social inclusion planning
  • Capacity building for local institutions and operators
Project Types We Prepare
  • Urban and rural water supply systems.
  • Sanitation infrastructure (sewerage, FSTPs, latrines).
  • Handwashing and hygiene facilities in schools and health centers.
  • Water treatment and desalination plants.
  • Climate-resilient water harvesting and storage systems.
  • Digital water metering and smart utility platforms.
Our Financing Network

We prepare projects to meet the standards of leading global financiers, including:

  • African Development Bank (AfDB).
  • World Bank Group & IFC.
  • Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA).
  • Green Climate Fund (GCF)
  • Proparco, FMO, DEG, and other DFIs.
  • Sovereign wealth funds and impact investors.
  • Global Water Security & Sanitation Partnership (GWSP).

Why Choose AEF International Development?

Impact-Driven Outcomes

Partner With Us

Whether you're a government agency, private developer, or global investor, AEF International Development is your trusted partner in preparing health infrastructure projects that change lives.

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