April 3, 2026
Scaling Water Security
by Bana Negusse
Recent developments in Eritrea’s Southern Region offer a compelling snapshot of the country’s broader efforts to secure sustainable access to potable water. According to Mr. Kibrom Misgina, head of water development in the region, 41 potable water projects valued at more than 84 million Nakfa were implemented between 2021 and 2025 through close collaboration between the Government and local communities. These initiatives include 258 kW of solar energy systems, 116 water distribution centers, 48 reservoirs, and more than 90 kilometers of water pipelines, collectively benefiting over 100,000 people. Mr. Kibrom noted that while 60 percent of the project costs were covered by the Government, the
