超过3亿非洲人无法获得清洁饮用水 首届非洲水投资峰会呼吁—— 携手合作 将水资源转化为“驱动力”（国际视点）

Core Points - The first Africa Water Investment Summit was held in Cape Town, South Africa, aiming to promote investment in water resources and sanitation facilities across Africa [1] - The summit gathered around 2,000 representatives from various governments, international organizations, and the private sector to discuss investment projects and financing methods [1][2] - South African President Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of water accessibility and called for collaboration to transform water resources into drivers of economic transformation and innovation [1][2] Investment Plans - The summit committed to expanding investment scale, improving governance, and enhancing accountability in the water sector [2] - A global water investment outlook committee was announced to upgrade the Africa Water Investment Program into a global platform, aiming to coordinate fragmented water investments [2] - The Africa Water Investment Program aims to mobilize $30 billion by 2030 for cross-border water resource management and improving access to clean drinking water and sanitation [2] National Initiatives - African Union member states are integrating the Africa Water Investment Program's indicators into national policies and investment frameworks [3] - Zambia launched its "Zambia Water Investment Program" in 2022, targeting $5.7 billion in funding by 2030 for urban and rural water supply and irrigation projects [3] Water Governance Challenges - Over 300 million Africans lack access to clean drinking water, and over 700 million lack adequate sanitation facilities [4] - Sub-Saharan Africa loses 5% of its GDP annually due to water scarcity, pollution, and poor sanitation [4] - South Africa's National Water Resource Strategy emphasizes sustainable water management and equitable distribution in response to climate change [4] Funding Gaps - Africa invests between $10 billion to $19 billion annually in water governance, but an additional $30 billion is needed each year to meet sustainable development goals [5] - The Africa Water Investment Program calls for reforms in water governance systems and mobilization of domestic and global financing to fill the funding gap [5] Role of Chinese Enterprises - Chinese companies are actively participating in Africa's water governance, implementing various projects to improve water access [6] - Notable projects include the Lesotho Highlands Water Project and rural well-drilling initiatives in Senegal, which significantly enhance water supply for local populations [6][7] - The collaboration between China and Africa in water governance is seen as having vast potential to address water scarcity and improve public health [7]