African Dev't Fund Approves over 9 Million USD Grant for Ethiopia, South Sudan
The African Development Fund has approved a 9.3 million USD grant to support climate resilience, water security, and food production in Ethiopia and South Sudan. The project includes solar-powered water systems and agricultural training for over 100,000 farmers.
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This initiative addresses critical infrastructure and climate adaptation needs in vulnerable regions, directly impacting food security and local economic development.
Login Logout አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us African Dev't Fund Approves over 9 Million USD Grant for Ethiopia, South Sudan 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, July 23, 2026 (ENA) — The African Development Fund has approved a 9.3-million USD grant to strengthen climate resilience, improve water security and boost food production in vulnerable communities in Ethiopia and South Sudan.
The Board of Directors of the Fund approved the grant with the view to strengthening climate resilience, improving water security and boosting food production in vulnerable communities in the countries, according to the African Development Bank Group.
The project will construct and/or rehabilitate seven solar powered water supply systems and introduce integrated flood management measures that will provide reliable access to safe drinking water for nearly 80,000 people, it added.
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