Morning, ladies and gentleman I have been given the unenviable task of taking an Africa-wide perspective on a highly complex issue. I shall do so, by starting broadly, then narrowing down on the experience in once country It is not representative – as no single country can be – but it does serve to illustrate some of the major challenges facing water supply and sanitation in sub-Saharan Africa, in particular As well as some of the critical water and development links that exist