Delivering Inclusive Groundwater Services to Critical Areas
US$ 15 million budget
Provides durable, climate-resilient groundwater infrastructure through new and rehabilitated wells, water harvesting solutions, and community-based management in vulnerable areas.
Establish a Uniform System for Groundwater Management
US$ 4.6 million budget
Builds a unified national groundwater management system with common standards, dedicated institutions, and reliable data for informed decision-making.
Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Learning
US$ 6.5 million budget
Ensures effective, transparent implementation through strong coordination, performance monitoring, and continuous learning across the project.
About Us
The Horn of Africa Groundwater for Resilience Project — Somalia (Abaartire) is designed to provide durable relief from cyclical drought and chronic water scarcity.
Project Approach
The project aims to move groundwater from an emergency coping tool to a driver of long-term resilience, stability and local development through the following three interconnected areas.
Durable and sustainable groundwater infrastructure
Strong data systems and effective institutions
Rigorous project management, monitoring and learning
Project Components: Abaartire in Action
1. Delivering Inclusive Groundwater Services to Critical Areas
This component is the engine of the project, focusing on tangible investments and service delivery to secure clean, reliable water access for vulnerable communities. It ensures that infrastructure is resilient, multi-purpose, and managed sustainably at the local level.
Budget: US$ 15 Million
2. Establish a Uniform System for Groundwater Management
This component is crucial for long-term governance and sustainability, transforming the way Somalia manages its critical groundwater resources. It builds the institutional framework necessary for informed, data-driven decisions.
Budget: US$ 4.66.5 Million
3. Project Management, M&E, and Learning
This component is the operational backbone, ensuring efficient, transparent, and adaptive execution of the entire project across all five FMS. It guarantees accountability to all partners and stakeholders.
Budget: US$6.5 Million
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