UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa 50d ago

In this interview, Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of UN-Habitat speaks about the urgent need to strengthen water and sanitation systems in view of Africa's growing urban population. She calls for careful planning at both local and national government level to accommodate ballooning urban populations across the continent. Ms. Rossbach shares some ideas and calls for bold action to strengthen water and sanitation systems, as well as the required investments, policies and infrastructure.