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Water Sector Fund
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[WSF trust fund]
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[The Water Sector Fund is an EIB trust fund financing technical assistance operations for wastewater and water sanitation projects in low and lower-middle income countries.]
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About
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Established in 2017 in partnership with the Dutch government, the Water Sector Fund (WSF) aims to support the development of water projects in low- and lower-middle income countries. Water sector actors in target countries often face financial challenges and limited management capacity when building water sector infrastructure. With the help of donors, the WSF seeks to address funding and capacity obstacles by supporting innovative water projects and integral water management systems. The Water Sector Fund currently finances technical assistance operations, although various other financial instruments can be deployed.
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At a glance
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WSF operations help provide clean water and sanitation to thousands of people.
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28.3
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13.7
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7
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operations
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724
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Our donors
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The WSF’s initial donor, the Netherlands, has committed €28.3 million to finance operations deployed by the trust fund.
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1.6 million people benefitting from safe drinking water
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Sustainable Development Goals
Donor-financed operations through our trust funds make a direct contribution to several of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our collective actions unlock billions of euros in investment to combat climate change, eradicate poverty and fight inequality. These are some of the global goals targeted by our trust fund.
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Donor-funded instruments
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The EIB uses donor funds to enhance the development impact of investment projects. The WSF supports technical assistance in the initial phase of a project and other instruments, such as investment grants, are also available.
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Eligibility
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Operations financed by the Financial Inclusion Fund are limited to countries referenced on the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee list of Official Development Aid recipients.
They include countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the EU’s Neighbourhood, Latin America and the Pacific.
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WSF overview
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This flyer provides an overview of the trust fund's activities in 2022.
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https://www.eib.org/attachments/publications/20230044_water_sector_fund_en.pdf
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