More than 120,000 people in rural and peri-urban areas of Djibouti are expected to benefit from a China-funded project that will improve water supply and safety, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
The two-year multi-sectoral, climate-resilience and capacity-building project, which was launched earlier this month, is being implemented by UNICEF in close coordination with Djibouti's government.
The project will include the deployment of solar-powered water pumps, the rehabilitation of existing community boreholes and the distribution of local water purification units. UNICEF has stated that training will be provided to local populations to ensure the facilities will remain functional and well maintained after the completion of the project in 2028.
By shifting the focus from heavy construction to sustainable, community-led resource management, China, Djibouti and UNICEF are establishing a scalable model for South-South development cooperation, Ramatou Toure, UNICEF representative in Djibouti, said.
Kimberly Ilado contributed to this story.
