Background
Access to drinking water in Chad remains critically low. As of 2020, only 47% of the population had basic water services, with significant disparities between rural and urban areas. The lack of infrastructure and reliable data further exacerbates inequalities, disproportionately affecting women and children. In rural regions, communities often rely on unsafe water sources such as ponds and hand-dug wells, while high costs limit access to clean water in towns. Poor sanitation conditions contribute to the spread of diseases like hepatitis, typhus, and cholera.
CTCN support
Chad is seeking innovative technological solutions to optimize water resource use and has approached the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) for assistance. The goal is to rehabilitate existing wells by installing solar pumps and implementing innovative payment solutions.
One specific initiative targets the municipality of Liwa in the Lake District. This project aims to manage surplus water through transit reservoirs, alleviating water scarcity for both residents and livestock, and addressing the severe impacts of climate change in the region.
Expected outcome
The project aims to bolster institutional and human capacities essential for advancing climate technologies. This initiative focuses on enhancing capabilities critical for fostering climate resilience and sustainable development in the region through the expected outcome:
- Develop planning and communication documents.
- Establish a governance framework to mobilize stakeholders effectively.
- Conduct an in-depth diagnosis of water management methods.
- Propose and pilot a conceptual model for a new management system.
- Implement mechanisms for project monitoring, optimization, and closure.
