Madagascar Jirama

About

EIB invested in increasing the production capacity of drinking water plants in Antananarivo, Madagascar, by improving the distribution network and replacing dilapidated pipes. EIB’s investment enhanced the resilience of the water utility (JIRAMA) and improved access to drinking water for 2.2 million people.

Approach and impact

Improved access to drinking water is expected to benefit women and girls the most, given they are tasked with collecting water for household use. Reducing women’s time poverty by enhancing water supply and sanitation is expected to enable women to allocate time to income-generating activities and improve girls’ educational attainments.