This extensive study on water in African cities argues that the traditional approach of one source, one system, and one discharge cannot close the water gap. A more integrated, sustainable, and flexible approach, which takes into account new concepts such as water fit to a purpose, is needed. The book explores the opportunities for cities in Africa to implement Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) approaches both in terms of technical and institutional solutions and provides examples where this is being achieved.
JACOBSEN, M. ; WEBSTER, M. ; VAIRAVAMOORTHY, K. (2012): The Future of Water in African Cities. Why Waste Water?. Washington DC: World Bank URL [Accessed: 06.02.2013]