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Please note that while the World Bank provides financing for the AFE WASH MPA, the AFE WASH MPA is implemented by the AUDA-NEPAD. Accordingly, any personal data provided to AUDA-NEPAD or to its vendor IC Publications will be processed in accordance with AUDA-NEPAD/ IC Publication’s policies and regulations, including their applicable privacy notice.

(i) The Personal Data will be processed only to provide travel arrangement, access to the venue and lodging services for World Bank staff and all the participants attending “African Union Water and Sanitation Heads of State and Government Forum” during the AU summit; and

(ii) Upon the conclusion of the events, we will delete or destroy the Personal Data by rendering the Personal Data permanently unusable, unreadable, or indecipherable using industry standard measures.

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We will be in touch shortly with further details about the programme and the event. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

Who Should Attend

The High-Level Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Forum is designed for senior decision-makers and stakeholders committed to driving transformational change in the WASH sector across Africa. The Forum will convene leaders with the authority and influence to advance policy reforms, mobilise finance, and strengthen systems for sustainable service delivery.

Ministers and Senior Government Officials responsible for Water, Sanitation, Finance, Planning, Environment, and related sectors
Senior Officials from African Union Member States and regional economic communities
Development Finance Institutions and Multilateral Banks, including regional and international financial institutions
Commercial Banks and Private Sector Leaders engaged in infrastructure, climate finance, and sustainable investment

Development Partners and Donor Agencies supporting WASH, climate resilience, and systems strengthening
Regulatory Authorities and Public Utilities responsible for WASH service delivery and oversight
Policy Makers, Technical Experts, and Implementing Agencies involved in sector reform and institutional development
Digital, Data, and Innovation Partners advancing evidence-based planning, monitoring, and accountability in the WASH sector

By bringing together political leaders, financiers, technical experts, and development partners, the Forum aims to foster coordinated action, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate progress toward universal access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services across Africa.

The High-Level Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Forum, taking place on 14 and 15 February 2026 at the African Union Headquarters, will mark the official launch of the WASH Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach (MPA). Convened by African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) in partnership with the World Bank, the Forum will bring together Ministers, financial institutions, and development partners to advance systems change in the WASH sector, mobilise sustainable financing, and strengthen the use of digital and data-driven solutions to accelerate access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene across Africa.

For further information or if you have any questions regarding this event, please don't hesitate to contact [email protected]