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Water Infrastructure and Facilities in Africa: An Integrated Overview and Approach to Addressing Issues in Governance, Sustainability, and Technology

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  • Kumo Hassan Ali

    (Department of Department of Real Estate, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia)

  • Mat Naim Abdullah @ Asmoni

    (Department of Department of Real Estate, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia)

  • Mohd Saidin Misnan

    (Department of Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia)

  • Ahmad Sha’rainon Bin Md Shaarani

    (Department of Department of Real Estate, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia)

Abstract

Water is essential for survival and growth. The approach to water management and its governance is linked to the adequacy of the water infrastructure, and its related facilities. Altogether, they profoundly influence societies and countries. This research investigates water management issues, and its infrastructural facilities in Africa with a focus on several African nations. It underscores three primary domains: governance, sustainability, and technical solutions. This research includes six nations: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The researchers collected data from past and recent studies, publications, and global databases, including the World Bank. The research highlights critical concerns related to water management in these countries. It tackles issues including water scarcity, insufficient governance, and the need for creative technologies. The study emphasizes the inequalities and common issues faced by various countries through comparative analysis. The results underscore the necessity of an efficient water management policy. This involves improving governance, executing sustainable practices, and embracing advanced tactics. The paper offers practical ideas for governments, NGOs, and international organizations to improve water resource management.

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  • Kumo Hassan Ali & Mat Naim Abdullah @ Asmoni & Mohd Saidin Misnan & Ahmad Sha’rainon Bin Md Shaarani, 2025. "Water Infrastructure and Facilities in Africa: An Integrated Overview and Approach to Addressing Issues in Governance, Sustainability, and Technology," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(9), pages 7087-7114, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-9:p:7087-7114
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