Sudan - Darfur Water Project for Conflict Resolution and Peace Building

The proposed project falls under the principal strategic priority to Prepare Bankable Projects for Investments, through its focus on the preparation of bankable investment plans for towns in the Darfur region; and the priority of Small Strategic Investments on water and sanitation infrastructure in fragile states, through the priority works which will be implemented under the project. Its objective will be on meeting immediate and longer term water and sanitation needs in 15 to 20 towns and surrounding areas in close proximity, with a focus on the district capitals (Mahalias), covering about 750,000 people. Project activities will be undertaken in three corresponding components: (i) investment planning to meet long term needs; (ii) implementation of the priority works outlined in the investment plans for the model towns, to the extent possible under the available budget; and (iii) capacity building of institutions and communities to ensure sustainability. Its implementation will be spread over a 38-month period with a total estimated cost of 3,418,172 euros.