Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - In a significant move to address the challenges of accessing potable water in housing projects, the National Office for Potable Water (ONE P) and the National Chamber of Promoters and Constructors of Côte d'Ivoire (CNPCCI) have signed a partnership agreement. The agreement, signed on September 25, 2026, aims to facilitate the planning and execution of connections to potable water supply networks in housing projects. This development is expected to improve the living conditions of residents in these projects.
The agreement was signed at the ONE P headquarters in Abidjan-Cocody by the institution's Director-General, Nabintou Cissé, and the President of CNPCCI, Siriki Sangaré. The partnership comes at a time when many housing projects in Abidjan and other parts of the country are facing difficulties in accessing potable water. The agreement seeks to enhance coordination between ONE P and promoters to anticipate water needs in construction sites.
According to Director-General Cissé, the partnership will enable stakeholders in the real estate sector and ONE P to collaborate on planning the supply and demand for potable water in current and future housing projects. This collaboration is expected to ensure that water needs are adequately addressed in these projects. The agreement also highlights the importance of integrating potable water access into housing projects to enhance habitability.
President Sangaré of CNPCCI welcomed the agreement, noting that it will contribute to better consideration of potable water access in housing projects. He emphasized that this will facilitate the habitability of homes intended for buyers. The agreement outlines several key aspects, including ONE P's provision of expertise in human hydraulics to real estate actors and the planning of potable water supply and demand.
The partnership agreement also covers the reinforcement and renewal of potable water supply infrastructure. By working together, ONE P and CNPCCI aim to improve the consideration of potable water needs in current and future housing projects across the country. This collaboration is expected to have a positive impact on the living conditions of residents in these projects.
ONE P and CNPCCI are committed to strengthening their collaboration to address the challenges of accessing potable water in housing projects. The agreement is a significant step towards ensuring that residents have access to this essential service. By working together, the two institutions can better anticipate and address water needs in construction sites.
The partnership between ONE P and CNPCCI is expected to have far-reaching benefits for the residents of housing projects in Côte d'Ivoire. With improved access to potable water, residents can enjoy better living conditions, and the overall habitability of homes will be enhanced. The agreement marks a significant milestone in the efforts to address the challenges of accessing potable water in housing projects.
Key points
- ONE P and CNPCCI sign partnership to improve access to potable water in housing projects
- Agreement aims to facilitate planning and execution of connections to potable water supply networks
- Partnership seeks to enhance coordination between ONE P and promoters to anticipate water needs in construction sites
