The overall goal of this book is to change the way urban policy makers think about urban water management, planning, and project design in Africa. African cities are growing quickly, and their current water management systems cannot keep up with growing demand. It will take a concerted effort on...

By 2030, Africa's urban population will double, and the difficulties African cities currently face in providing sustainable water services will be exacerbated. 'The future of water in African cities: why waste water?' argues that the traditional approach of one source, one system, and one...

Africa's emerging urban water challenges -- An integrated perspective to urban water management -- Assessing water management challenges and capacities in African cities -- In-depth analysis of water management challenges in selected cities. Nairobi : dealing with the gap between supply and...