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Wadaba

BrendalineShieke Nkenen Cameroon
Starting date
September 2021
Market
Water Management sector
Development stage
Minimum Viable Product

The Challenge of Water Insecurity

In many underserved communities in Cameroon, access to water is unreliable and poorly managed. Lack of monitoring and data-driven systems results in shortages, inefficiencies, and vulnerability to climate shocks. Without effective water governance, families and farmers struggle to secure this essential resource.

A Data Bank for Water Sustainability

WADABA (Water Data Bank) is a data-driven initiative designed to centralize water information and improve community-based water management. By collecting and analyzing usage data, the platform empowers local communities to monitor resources, optimize distribution, and strengthen resilience against climate-related water challenges.

Impact and Achievements

Since its launch, WADABA has piloted data collection in selected communities, raised awareness on water sustainability, and laid the foundation for digital water governance in Cameroon.

90%
Cost Reduction
3X
Faster Interventions
50+
Communities Served
Water is Life

To scale impact, WADABA requires funding to strengthen its digital platform, expand to more communities, and build partnerships with local governments. With this support, WADABA can help ensure water security for thousands of households in Cameroon.

The program motivated us to make our MVP and do field test to validate our solution. We saw the impact of our solution in terms of the SDGs and it’s role in climate change adaptation and mitigation.

BrendalineShieke Nkenen - Cameroon

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