Strengthening Ties: Turkey and Zambia Unite for Sustainable Water Management

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Turkey’s Ambassador to Zambia, Huseyin Barbaros Dicle, indicated a potential collaboration following discussions with Zambian officials. Turkey expressed interest in partnering with Zambia to enhance sustainable water management and sanitation.

Turkey’s Ambassador to Zambia, Huseyin Barbaros Dicle, indicated a potential collaboration following discussions with Zambian officials. Turkey expressed interest in partnering with Zambia to enhance sustainable water management and sanitation. Dicle shared these insights in Lusaka on Tuesday after meeting with Water Development and Sanitation Minister Collins Nzovu.

“We had a fruitful meeting with Minister Nzovu, where we explored cooperation in sustainable water management and sanitation,” Dicle stated. Nzovu welcomed Dicle’s visit and expressed Zambia’s eagerness for Türkiye’s assistance in developing technologies to improve water conservation. As Zambia recovers from a severe drought during the 2023/2024 season, the country aims to implement strategies like water harvesting for sustainable management.

In Zambia, the water crisis impacts every aspect of daily life. It’s a health crisis, an economic barrier, an educational hurdle, and a gender issue. Contaminated water is a breeding ground for diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, all of which are borne from the combination of unsafe water and inadequate sanitation practices. These diseases are not just common; they’re a pervasive part of life for those affected by the Zambia water crisis.

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Recent studies state that unsafe water is the third largest cause of mortality for children under five in Zambia. This number brings to light the urgency of finding sustainable solutions. It also motivates community-based organisations to work tirelessly to find solutions and create positive change.