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directed at projects focused on Basic Drinking water wells, the installation of over a dozen water
Water Supply across 23 countries. Among these pumps, the deployment of 15 community-centric
beneficiaries, 14 are identified as Least Developed water tanks, and the construction and outfitting
Countries (LDCs). Notably, five of these LDCs also of two advanced water desalination pumps.
carry the added distinction of being land-locked
developing countries (LLDCs). These LLDCs are Further solidifying its responsive nature, the ERC
particularly challenged due to their inherent lack rapidly rolled out an emergency water project in
of abundant surface water, which heightens drought-afflicted Somalia. In Kenya, they were
their vulnerability not only to climate change at the forefront of creating a comprehensive
but also to water scarcity. The most substantial water supply system, thereby addressing a
projects within this framework were executed in critical need. Additionally, in Mauritania, the ERC
Kyrgyzstan, Mauritania, and Niger. extended support for the renovation and upkeep
of a 500-meter dam in Aghlik Bayyah Village,
The ERC’s initiatives within the basic drinking emphasizing ERC’s dedication to ensuring
water supply sector during 2022 were diverse and enduring and sustainable water sources in regions
impactful. Their projects led to the drilling of 50 most susceptible to water scarcity.