New challenge in Kinshasa: managing liquid sanitation
Phoenix, alongside EDE International, has begun an expert mission in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of the master plan for liquid sanitation in this sprawling metropolis.
With over 12 million inhabitants, Kinshasa faces major challenges in terms of wastewater management, as well as stormwater and solid waste management. Recurring floods, lack of infrastructure, and virtually non-existent management of these issues make daily life very difficult for the people of Kinshasa. The public health and environmental issues associated with unsanitary conditions are all too obvious.
Phoenix’s intervention is part of this context and will focus on several key areas:
- Assessment of institutional actors (ministries, agencies, municipalities, private actors) and their coordination.
- Analysis of the strategic, operational, and financial capacities of entities responsible for sanitation.
- Identifying bottlenecks (legal, logistical, financial) that hinder the implementation of public policies.
- Proposed recommendations to improve liquid sanitation management, based on local and international best practices.
Sanitation is not just a technical issue: it is a lever for sustainable development, public health, and urban resilience. In Kinshasa, where flooding and hygiene problems affect millions of people every day, improving liquid sanitation management can save lives, reduce disease, and create jobs.
