Answer to Question #241376 in English for Oratile

Question

Evaluate the challenges facing water resources in Africa and how these impact lives of the rural poor and informal settlers.

Answer 1

Pollution- one major challenge facing water resource in Africa is water pollution through the release of untreated sewerage agriculture, etc.

Deforestation: most of the water catchment areas (forests) in Africa have been destroyed, thus affecting water resources.

Poor water management: most of the organizations responsible for water management in most African countries lack sufficient competencies to manage water resources in terms of infrastructure and conservation measures

Climate change: It is a serious problem that leading to unfavorable rainfall and long draughts, thus affecting water resources.