Tag: Water and sanitation financing

The transition from concessional to commercial financing has stimulated the private sector to crowd in and invest more in the sector over the last two decades.

Despite increased global efforts towards ensuring the world achieves universal access to safely managed water supply and sanitation services, sector financing needs continue to lag demand.

Also known as intelligent or multi-functional water meters, smart meters can measure water levels, leakages, and water quality.

This note discusses the utility of Microfinance for Water and Sanitation and the opportunities and challenges for Microfinance Institutions.

Author draws on data collected in three low-income settlements to outline how much residents pay for water and sanitation (WatSan) services in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Mr. George Muruka, Domain Leader, Private Sector Development at MicroSave discusses financial product development processes in scaling up sanitation finance in Tanzania.