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    Established in 2017 in partnership with the Dutch government, the Water Sector Fund (WSF) aims to support the development of water projects in low- and lower-middle income countries. Water sector actors in target countries often face financial challenges and limited management capacity when building water sector infrastructure. With the help of donors, the WSF seeks to address funding and capacity obstacles by supporting innovative water projects and integral water management systems. The Water Sector Fund currently finances technical assistance operations, although various other financial instruments can be deployed.

    At a glance

    WSF operations help provide clean water and sanitation to thousands of people.

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    Our donors

    The WSF’s initial donor,   the Netherlands, has committed €28.3 million to finance operations deployed by the trust fund.

    Expected impact

    1.6 million people benefitting from safe drinking water

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    Sustainable Development Goals

    Donor-financed operations through our trust funds make a direct contribution to several of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our collective actions unlock billions of euros in investment to combat climate change, eradicate poverty and fight inequality. These are some of the global goals targeted by our trust fund. 

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    Donor-funded instruments

    The EIB uses donor funds to enhance the development impact of investment projects. The WSF supports technical assistance in the initial phase of a project and other instruments, such as investment grants and financial instruments, are also available.

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    Eligibility

    Operations financed by the Financial Inclusion Fund are limited to countries referenced on the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee list of Official Development Aid recipients.

    They include countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the EU’s Neighbourhood, Latin America and the Pacific.

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