South Africa

South Africa is one of the 30 most water-scarce countries in the world, with an average annual rainfall 40% below the global average — and the pressure is intensifying. Ageing infrastructure, municipal debt to water boards exceeding R22 billion, and only 26 out of 958 water supply systems achieving Blue Drop certification paint a stark picture of a country at a critical crossroads. Yet within this challenge lies an extraordinary opportunity for finance, data and governance to drive real change.

Dive into the Water Finance Lab South Africa