Understanding Water Scarcity and Solutions in Africa

What percentage of people in Sub-Saharan Africa do not consistently have access to Safe Drinking Water?

• At least two in every three people

• One in every three people

• Half of the population

• Three in every four people

What is the estimated cost to fix the water problem as a percentage of GDP according to the UN?

• 5 to 10% of GDP

• 1 to 4% of GDP

• 10 to 15% of GDP

• Less than 1% of GDP

What major challenge contributes to the difficulty of accessing portable water in Africa?

• Economic sanctions

• Poor governance

• Lack of technology

• Population explosion

What is one of the solutions proposed to address the water problem?

• Importing water

• Reducing the population

• Banning agriculture

• Circular economy thinking

What percentage of Ghanaian households are at risk of drinking water contaminated with fecal matter?

• Around 60%

• Less than 30%

• About 50%

• More than 70%

What innovative solution is being used in Namibia to address water scarcity?

• Desalination plants

• Rainwater harvesting

• Direct Portable Reuse (DPR) system

• Importing icebergs

How much of the town's overall water does the Koran kab Water Reclamation plant supply?

• More than 30%

• Less than 10%

• About 50%

• Between 15 and 25%

What is a major risk associated with boreholes as a water source?

• Potential to dry out

• Increasing humidity

• Attracting wildlife

• Causing earthquakes

What is the estimated annual loss to Africa due to poor access to clean water and sanitation services?

• €1 billion EUR

• €340 million EUR

• €500 million EUR

• €200 million EUR

What percentage of Africa's GDP is lost due to the effects of nations not having access to safe managed sanitation?

• About 5%

• Less than 2%

• Around 10%

• More than 8%