For a project in Nigeria, the World Bank approved a US$250 million credit through the IDA. The Third National Urban Water Sector Project aims to increase water supply service access and improve the financial and management viability of water utilities in state capitals. The project includes two components, the first to rehabilitate or build water infrastructure and institutions to expand water supply access in Bauchi, Ekiti and Rivers States. The second will provide technical assistance and finance to state governments to prepare them for future large water supply investments. [World Bank Press Release 18 April 2014] read more: http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/april-2014-water-finance-update/

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For a project in Nigeria, the World Bank approved a US$250 million credit through the IDA. The Third National Urban Water Sector Project aims to increase water supply service access and improve the financial and management viability of water utilities in state capitals. The project includes two components, the first to rehabilitate or build water infrastructure and institutions to expand water supply access in Bauchi, Ekiti and Rivers States. The second will provide technical assistance and finance to state governments to prepare them for future large water supply investments. [World Bank Press Release 18 April 2014] read more: http://climate-l.iisd.org/news/april-2014-water-finance-update/