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Published by Sustainable Water & Sanitation P.O. Box 60359 Nairobi 00200, Kenya Tel: [phone] Wireless: [phone] Fax: [phone] Mobile: + 254 722 641 820 + 254 700 370 038 Website: www.afriwater.org Webmaster [email protected] Publisher S.N. Mwaniki Email: [email protected] September 2018 September 2018 Vol. 13 No. 4 Contents REGULARS 20 Water Supply 22 Afbd Offers New Financing Opportunities for Zambia’s Water and Agriculture Sectors An African Development Bank team of experts visited Zambia from 23 to 27 July to identify businesses in the nation’s water and agriculture sectors. 24 People 27 Lymphatic Filariasis 2 Editorial 28 Water & Health Editor Kariuki Wangai Email: [email protected] 3 News in Brief 30 Publication 10 Water,Food and 32 Roundup Assistant Editor A. Ayiro Agriculture 33 Calendar 2016 Editorial Consultants Befrina Igulu (Ms) Email: [email protected] Eng. Malaquen Milgo Email: [email protected] 10 Water,Food and Agriculture Agriculture uses approximately 70% of the world’s freshwater supply. Raphael M. Kabando Email: [email protected] Eng. Prof. Patts M.A. Odira Email: [email protected] Peter Mwaura Email: [email protected] 18 Global Water Initiative Eng. Ephraim Kisembo Email: [email protected] John Rao Nyaoro, HSC Email: [email protected] Regional Representatives: Rwanda Contact: Dr. F. Otieno Tel: [phone] Uganda and South Sudan Contact: Cyrus Ruheni Tel: [phone] Zimbabwe Contact: Marjory Kusotera-Dzapata Institute of Water and Sanitation Development Box MP422, Mount Pleasant Harare, ZIMBABWE Tel/Fax: [phone] Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a mosquito-borne parasitic disease caused by microscopic, thread-like worms. FEATURES Dr. Judith Nyunja Email: [email protected] 28 GM malaria vaccine ‘milestone’ A malaria vaccine that uses a weakened form of the parasite has passed a “critical milestone” in human safety trials, say researchers. Water is the ultimate systems challenge. It is a unique resource that underpins all drivers of 29 Water safety planning growth – be it agricultural production, energy generation, industry or manufacturing. 20 Second Lake Chad Conference aims to maintain momentum and expand international support Millions of people in Africa’s Lake Chad region (north-east Nigeria and parts of Niger, Chad and Cameroon) are facing a profound and protracted crisis driven by extreme poverty, climate change and violent conflict. The WHO Guidelines for drinking-water quality recommend water safety plans (WSPs) as the most effective means of consistently ensuring the safety and acceptability of a drinking-water supply. 30 Global status report on water safety plans A review of proactive risk assessment and risk management practices to ensure the safety of drinking-water Graphic Designer Patrick Mainga [email protected] Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this publication,the Publisher will accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage,unconsequential or otherwise suffered as a result of any material here published.The opinions expressed in the editorial are the sole responsibility of the authors or organizations concerned and not those of the Publisher. Neither Transworld Publishers Ltd nor its agents accept liability in whole or in part howsoever arising from the contents of the editorial published herein. Material in this publication does not necessarily reflect the considered opinion of the Transworld Publishers Ltd or those of the contributors, nor does mention of trade names and commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. ©2006-2015 Transworld Publishers Limited Partners Affiliate Member Member Africa Water, Sanitation & Hygiene • September 2018 3