Namibia - Water

Namibia

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Geographic location

• Sub-Saharian Africa
• Capital : Windhoek ; 494,085 inhabitants
• Surface area : 824,292 km²
• Population : 2,596,000 inhabitants
• 1,500 km-long coastline ( South Atlantic )

• Namib Desert : 81,000 km²

Life in Namibia

Economic activities

Social life

WASH Data

Hygiene

Drinking Water

Sanitation

Analysis and interpretation

• significant disparity between urban and rural Namibian populations

• absence of water caused by successive droughts

• contamination of rivers, groundwater or networks due to open defection and restricted access to hygiene leads to major risks of water diseases such as cholera or typhoid

• Lack of infrastructure, education

Lines of thought

• Built better water systems in both areas, fix leaks
• Using solar power for water pumps helps , especially in remote places
• Teaching local communities how to keep water clean and manage systems
• Working with businesses
• Collecting rain water when it's possible

• 40% of the urban population does not have a basic access to hygiene
• 70% of the rural population does not have a basic access to hygiene
• Nearly 60% of the Namibian population does not have sufficient access to hygiene

• 50% of the urban population does not benefit from an effective water sanitation system

• 80% of the rural population does not benefit from an effective water sanitation system
• 65% of the total population does not benefit from a sufficiently efficient wastewater sanitation system

• Community Bonds: Strong ties in extended families and communities.
• Urban vs. Rural: Modern life in cities contrasts with traditional rural lifestyles.
• Tourism Impact: Brings diverse interactions and economic benefits.Social Challenges: Issues like poverty, unemployment, and health concerns.
• Vibrant Arts: Music, dance, and festivals highlight cultural heritage.
• Traditional Cuisine: Meat, millet, and vegetables in social gatherings.
• Nature Conservation: Respect for the environment and wildlife.

• 50 mm/ year ( coast - desert )
• 350 mm/year ( inner land )
• 700 mm/year (frontier Angola-Zambia-Botswana)

• 95% have a basic access in urban areas
• 20% still have limited or even no access to drinking water in rural areas

Lower-middle-income country, faces significant economic challenges despite a GDP above the sub-Saharan African average. Disparity of incomes : to two-thirds living in poverty

Agriculture: commercial farming , focuses on Karakul sheep and beef exports, affected by drought and market volatility. Small-scale farming, significant for rural struggles with subsistence levels Fishing -- contributing over 3% to GDP.

Mining remains : diamonds and uranium being significant exports -- nearly 30% of GDP Tourism : growth potential, with the latter benefiting from Namibia's diverse landscapes