Many water utilities are working hard to expand access, but most haven’t kept up with the growing demand or the maintenance on aging infrastructure. Leaving only a third of urban residents with piped water to their homes. Increasing access to a safe water supply will require more investment in utility infrastructure, while improving the capacity to operate and maintain services. Invest in water utilities to secure efficient and clean water delivery for a healthy Africa. Learn more about how to improve the performance of water utilities in Africa by downloading a free copy of the new report, “Performance of Water Utilities in Africa” at http://openknowledge.worldbank.org