The government of Côte d’Ivoire has commissioned a new urban water supply system in the Sub-Prefecture of Galébré. The move is a national effort to expand access to safe drinking water. It is among the earliest completed under the government’s Water for All (Eau Pour Tous) programme and signals renewed momentum in addressing water shortages in rural and semi-urban areas that have historically been underserved.
Implemented by infrastructure group Mitrelli, the Galébré system has been built to meet the long-term water needs of around 35,000 residents. The facility delivers a dependable and sustainable source of potable water, a development expected to significantly improve public health conditions by lowering the incidence of water-related illnesses. In addition, reliable access to clean water is set to ease daily living conditions, support small-scale economic activities and strengthen social services within the community.
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Water for All programme
The project was officially inaugurated during a ceremony led by the Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation, Bouaké Fofana. The minister highlighted the government’s resolve to ensure fair and inclusive access to clean water across the country, noting that water security is central to both human well-being and national development objectives.
Galébré’s water system is also a key milestone within the broader Water for All programme, which seeks to modernise water infrastructure nationwide and close persistent access gaps. The initiative aims to extend sustainable potable water services to more than 1.5 million people across 200 sub-prefectures, transforming water availability for millions of Ivorians.
By December 2025, the programme had recorded meaningful progress with Mitrelli’s support. Construction activities were ongoing in 25 villages, six additional locations were scheduled to enter the construction phase in December, and three villages were expected to reach completion before the end of the year. Several sites are also slated for provisional handover in January 2026, reflecting steady implementation and long-term impact.
