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Financing small water supply and sanitation service providers : exploring the microfinance option in Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper discusses the possible role of microfinance in financing small water supply
and sanitation (WSS) service providers.

TitleFinancing small water supply and sanitation service providers : exploring the microfinance option in Sub-Saharan Africa
Publication TypeMiscellaneous
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsMehta, M, Virjee, K
Pagination26 p. : 10 boxes, 1 fig., 2 tab.
Date Published2003-12-01
PublisherWater and Sanitation Program - African Region
Place PublishedNairobi, Kenya
Keywordscommunity level, development agencies, financing, government organizations, microcredit, partnerships, private sector, sanitation, sdipol, small-scale activities, sub-saharan africa, water supply
Abstract

This paper discusses the possible role of microfinance in financing small water supply
and sanitation (WSS) service providers. The paper explores three central questions:
How does the level of development of the microfinance sector in Sub-Saharan Africa
affect the potential for financing small WSS service providers?; What is the nature of latent demand for finance from small WSS service providers?; and What role can governments and development partners play? Based on studies in selected countries in the region, some key features are: Market size and penetration; Outreach; Financial performance; Products; and Donor support.
Notes26 ref.
Custom 1202.8, 302.8

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