Mr. Claver Gatete, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), has emphasized the need for immediate financial support to address the significant funding shortfall in Africa's water and sanitation sector. His remarks were made during a high-level side event focused on financing water investments in Africa, which took place at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank. Gatete's call highlights the critical importance of enhancing investment in these essential services to improve public health and economic development across the continent.
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