305-4 West Africa Water Resources Policy (WAWRP)

Summary

The West Africa Water Resources Policy (WAWRP) sets out objectives, means and actions to improve the management of water resources in West Africa in order to put water at the service of sub-regional development, in particular by guaranteeing access to water and to sanitation, supporting economic development and ensuring the health of ecosystems. The policy is a response to key concerns in the West African region about water.

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Issuer

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Year

2008

Region

International

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

Regional

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Construction

Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals