Project Eligibility

To be eligible for financing under the AWF, proposed activities and projects must come from a potential beneficiary and fall into one or more of the areas of intervention.

All the projects financed by the Facility should have clear performance indicators with good expected outcomes and clear targets.

In considering a request for financing, due considerations are given to the following:

• Political commitment of the country with respect to appropriate prioritization of the water sector such as inclusion of water as a priority within the PRSP or any Development Programme of the country demonstrating a clear indication of the importance accorded to the sector
• Relevant self-help measures being taken by the recipient
• The beneficiary should demonstrate the sense of ownership and commitment through active participation in the activities proposed for funding
• The beneficiary should have a credible record and shall also ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the institutions and investments through adequate operations and maintenance (O&M), cost recovery and budgetary support;
• What is the environmental and social impact ensuring sustainability?
• Clear indicators with defined targets are mandatory for all projects and programmes;
• The principle of beneficiary contribution is applied to all investments.