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| Total Organizations: | 6 | |
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| Total Projects: | 15 | |
| Priority SDGs: |
Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4)
Increase Access to Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (SDG 6.1 & 6.2) Water Quality (SDG 6.3) Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4) Integrated Water Resource Management (SDG 6.5) Protect and Restore Ecosystems (SDG 6.6) International Cooperation and Capacity Building (SDG 6.a) Stakeholder Participation (SDG 6.b) Water-Related Disaster Management (SDG 11.5) Sustainable Production (SDG 12.4) Climate Resilience and Adaptation (SDG 13.1) |
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Cavally
Cestos |
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| Priority Industries: |
Biotech, health care & pharma
Food, beverage & agriculture Manufacturing Power generation Retail |
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| Organization Types: |
50%
NGO / Civil Society
17%
Business
17%
Coalition / Consortium
17%
Government
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| Profile Completion: | 73% | |
Total annual estimated cost to address all water-related challenges: $808,200,967.00
Share of total annual estimated cost to address each individual challenge (2015 $USD):
For more about this data, see information on WRI’s Achieving Abundance dataset here.
As reported by organizations on the Hub.
No challenges found.
1.1.2.WATER USE Total water withdrawal in the year 2000 was estimated at 106.8 million m3. The main water user was agriculture with 60 million m3/year (57 per cent), followed by municipalities with 30.4 million m3/year (28 per cent) and industry with 16.4 million m3/year (15 per cent). Liberia has a total land area of approximately 98,000km², of which 46,000 km² is arable land (46 per cent). Of the arable land, 40,000km² is upland while the remaining 6,000km² is swampland, with irrigation potential. Prior to the war, about 6,340km² (13.8 per cent of total arable land) was cultivated, mainly under rice and cassava. At present, it is estimated that annual cultivation is less than 5 per cent of the arable land. Most of the swamp areas on which subsistence farmers cultivate rice comprise narrow inland valleys and widely scattered small swamps which are cleared using hand labour, and which make extensive of water control structures. Under traditional farming practices, yields of rice, is about 1ton/ha. However, under improved water management practices, rice yield is in the range of 3-4 tons/ha [WAEA, 2008]. According to the assessment on agriculture conducted in 2007, irrigation infrastructure is virtually non-existent, despite the presence of abundant water resources in the country. Areas with good water control and having the possibility of two crops per year are limited. Conventional upland irrigation is not considered an issue in Liberia because of water surplus in all the agro-ecological zones in the country and the large area of swampland available for development. Shallow-well irrigation farming and peri-urban irrigation also take place on a limited scale in Liberia. These activities are probably taken for granted and therefore do not receive any recognition in the plans for achieving food security [WAEA, 2008]. Three hydropower stations were functioning in the 1970s and 80s, but two of these have been destroyed. The smallest, a 4MW plant located in Harbel, Margibi County, is reportedly still working. Liberia generated 182MW of electricity through a combination of hydropower and oil-fired generation before the war. The biggest loss was the Mount Coffee hydropower plant which generated 35 per cent of the electricity for the country. Before the crisis, hydropower provided about 70 per cent of electricity in Liberia, but now, as a result of the crisis, the bulk of the present energy consumption, is derived from firewood and charcoal. About 97 per cent of Liberian households are without state generated electricity [WAEA, 2008]. Liberia is endowed with abundant water resources, but they are poorly utilized. It is estimated that there is an annual rainfall of about 5,000mm; hence food production during the rainy season is plentiful. However, this is not the case during the dry season when the water table goes down in most part of the country, with a notable loss of food and potential income by farmers. Fortunately, the country has many inland swamps that could be highly valuable for agriculture, particularly rice and vegetable production. However, the utilization of these lands has been minimal because of health hazards and cultural stigma. Adequate equipment, appropriate technology and sensitization to the productivity and usefulness of the swamps could help to integrate such lands into the agriculture and food production system of the country [NEPAD, 2005]. Inland swamps are generally under–utilized, but gained momentum during the 1990s with the advent of integrated agricultural development projects in Lofa, Bong and Nimba Counties. An appreciable impact was felt by the target population as a result of the introduction of lowland Country Overview - Liberia development. Studies have shown that well–developed inland valley swamps, with sufficient water control systems, can become productive and sustainable farming undertakings. The use of appropriate equipment and sensitization of the people can significantly reduce the health hazards posed by swamps. Rice and vegetable production in the inland swamps is highly remunerative. Using inland swamps is also environmentally sound, as it can be cultivated on a continuous basis, hence reducing the need for the environmentally destructive practice of shifting cultivation [NEPAD, 2005].
1.2.WATER QUALITY, ECOSYSTEMS AND HUMAN HEALTH The main environmental problems in Liberia are: tropical rain forest deforestation; soil erosion; loss of biodiversity; and pollution of coastal waters from oil residue and raw sewage. Water-borne diseases such as diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera and infectious hepatitis are common. Data on water quality both from surface and groundwater are scarce. Domestic sewage, however, causes many problems as the only conventional sewerage system, - which was already poorly functioning before the civil crisis - is out of operation. Some sewage water is collected by vacuum trucks and disposed of into lagoons and other water bodies. In some areas there are indications that water quality is deteriorating due to mining, logging, farming and industrial activities [MLME, 2007]. Water and sanitation access data in Liberia is generally unreliable. However, it has been obvious that the water supply and sanitation (WSS) sector has seriously deteriorated after 14 years of civil war [USAID, 2006]. Destruction and population displacement (there are approximately 500,000 internally displaced people, about half living in camps and half in informal settlements) means that almost a complete rehabilitation of the WSS systems is required, including re-starting operation and maintenance (O&M) activities. With approximately 80 per cent of the population living in absolute poverty and 54 per cent in extreme poverty (living on less than US$1/per day), the WSS sector will be reliant on outside donor assistance for years to come. Cost recovery is a much lower priority than meeting essential needs. Rapid population growth in the capital, Monrovia, has severely stressed the only marginally functional urban WSS system. Rural areas remain relatively unpopulated and devoid of functional facilities while other urban areas have had their systems fall into complete disrepair. Looting, vandalism, lack of spare parts, and lack of technical knowledge perpetuate the difficulty in providing service. Management of water points remains a major challenge, even in those areas that are accessible. Communities are generally unwilling or unable to contribute funds for upkeep [USAID, 2006]. Rubber resources are a key source of wealth for Liberia, comprising one of the nation’s top export commodities. The rubber concession of Firestone Nature Rubber Plantation (an American company), makes it the second-largest producer of rubber on the continent. Pollution from Firestone’s plantation in Harbel, Lower Margibi County, 45 km from the capital Monrovia, however, has had a serious impact on the health and livelihoods of local residents. Operations have contaminated Ninpu creek, used by the Kpayah town community for fishing and drinking water. The local wetlands are an important resource for the area. Local residents have reported falling ill with diarrhoea after consuming the water [UNEP, 2010].
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Abundant Rain (Organization)
Our mission is to provide access to clean drinking water and sanitation using the latest rainwater harvesting technologies and recycling plastic and glass for our systems. Learn More
Liberia Youth WASH Coalition (Organization)
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The Liberia Youth WASH Coalition (LYWC) a consortium of civil society youth-led organizations campaigning for youth participation and recognition in achieving local access to safe drinking Water, sustainable sanitation and hygiene for all at every level through research, policy advocacy, … Learn More
National Public Health Institute of Liberia (Organization)
The recent unprecedented Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) epidemic in West Africa highlighted the need for the establishment of a public health institute in Liberia, which supports national health delivery services. With the plan to revitalize health services in the country, … Learn More
Next Child Africa (Organization)
Mission: Our mission is to create equal access to clean and safe water for all. Vision: We envision creating safe drinking water for communities across Liberia where lack of clean water is an extremely difficult issue for people. Also, we … Learn More
SPRING OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL (Organization)
We fight the big fights to end suffering for all and protect, defend the most fundamental right of humankind, the right to life of every innocent human being from the beginning of life to natural death. Learn More
WaterStep (Organization)
WaterStep responds to critical needs for safe water by evaluating and implementing solutions and teaching people to use those tools. WaterStep saves lives with safe water by empowering communities to take care of their own long-term water needs. We believe … Learn More
Billy Town Well Restoration (Project)
Since the war, access to safe drinking water has been a struggle for Liberians. UOF’s aim is to work with communities in need to repair their well and improve their access to quality water. Following the well restoration the community … Learn More
Bonjeh Well Restoration (Project)
Since the war, access to safe drinking water has been a struggle for Liberians. UOF’s aim is to work with communities in need to repair their well and improve their access to quality water. Following the well restoration the community … Learn More
Health & WASH in BHP Billiton Work Area 1 (Project)
The BHP Billiton WASH project is a one year effort designed to support the government of Liberia in making significant progress towards rolling out it Poverty Reduction Strategy and achieving the Millennium Development Goals. This project also intends to improve … Learn More
Health & WASH in BHP Billiton Work Area 27 (Project)
This project intends to improve the health of un-served and rural communities people through community mobilization and by constructing/rehabilitating wells.The BHP Billiton WASH project is a one year effort designed to support the government of Liberia in making significant progress … Learn More
Health & WASH in BHP Billiton Work Area 28 (Project)
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This project intends to improve the health of un-served and rural communities people through community mobilization and by constructing/rehabilitating wells.The BHP Billiton WASH project is a one year effort designed to support the government of Liberia in making significant progress … Learn More
Integrated Community Water and Hygiene (Project)
As outlined in its Country Strategic Plan (2011-2015), Plan Liberia’s work is aimed at contributing to the process of post-conflict peace building by undertaking projects that will improve child rights and provide an enabling environment for them to access education, … Learn More
MONEP:Global Compact, Local Network Guinea (Project)
Clean Drinking water for all GuineansProject ResultsClean Drinking water for rural Guineans, for health and strong communities Learn More
NWSHPC Training Support to NGOs (Project)
The NWSHPC as part of its mandate to assist in the Capacity Growth of the Liberia WASH Sector, and in order to have an identified module of Data collection and in keeping with a uniform style of Reporting, has commenced … Learn More
Project WET International Network (Project)
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Project WET is currently active in more than 75 countries around the world through a network of partner organizations that range from small NGOs to major international corporations and organizations. We only go where we’re invited! We work with our … Learn More
Rural Boreholes and Rehabilitation 2 (Project)
This project is implemented by the Water Of Life Liberia, funded by the Last Well and Brook woods Church USA to increase sustainable access to safe drinking water and hygiene practices across Liberia. Our WASH interventions is also intended to … Learn More
Rural Boreholes and Rehabilitation 5 (Project)
This project is implemented by the Water Of Life Liberia, funded by the Last Well and Brook woods Church USA to increase sustainable access to safe drinking water and hygiene practices across Liberia. Our WASH interventions is also intended to … Learn More
Rural Boreholes and Rehabilitation 7 (Project)
This project is implemented by the Water Of Life Liberia, funded by the Last Well and Brook woods Church USA to increase sustainable access to safe drinking water and hygiene practices across Liberia. Our WASH interventions is also intended to … Learn More
Sustainable Access to improved WASH Services (Project)
The project will provide equitable and sustainable access to improved water and sanitation services and will motivate households to practice improved improved sanitation and hygiene behavior: 50000 people (55% female) in 66 communities, in 5 underserved counties with particularly high … Learn More
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