PRACTICAL RESPONSES OF SONES TO THE DEMAND FOR DRINKING WATER IN DAKAR, NEW URBAN AREAS, AND INLAND CENTERS

OBJECTIVES :
The session devoted to Practical Responses to Water Demand has the following purposes:
- outline the key elements of the evolution of the leasing contract ;
- provide an understanding of the drinking water supply situation at the development stage of the hydraulic projects to be outlined;
- share the technical responses to the demand for drinking water in the Dakar area, including the new urban areas well as the inland centers ;
- introduce the financial model of the sector and the innovative financing methods that have allowed the realization of a significant investment program, maintaining the economic equilibrium of the industry with acceptable rates ;
- explain the project management model used by SONES for the State ;
- show the improvement of the living conditions of the communities and their involvement in the participatory processes ;
- show the assumption of responsibility for equitable access to water service by all population segments living throughout the national territory.

EXPECTED RESULTS :
The sharing of responses aims to achieve the following results :
- the critical elements of the evolution of the leasing contract are shared;
- the relevant technical solutions are shared;
- the sector's financial model and innovative financing methods are outlined;
- the governance model of the projects is accepted;
- the social impact of the projects is acknowledged;
- the technical solutions are replicable for the benefit of other communities.