Protecting Human Rights – Applying the principle of Non-discrimination and Equity How can legislation help protect the rights of those who are most vulnerable? Notot everyone is able to enjoy the same access to human rights, especially when it comes to the rights to water and sanitation and to a […]
Community-Centered Water Governance in Mali
Water management must center on community involvement, ensuring the human right to water and sanitation. Sustainable solutions require local knowledge, especially from marginalised groups like women and Indigenous communities.
In Mali, the African Development Bank’s Bamako/Kabala project improved water access for 1.6 million people by involving local councils and grassroots organisations. This demonstrates how public participation leads to better, more sustainable water governance.
Accountability in water resource management
Accountability is a key element of achieving the human right to water and sanitation, but what does it mean? We have explained one way to support this through a case study in our African publication in Chad whereby we cite the national legislation and a project where it is demonstrated. […]
