Desalination of seawater and brackish water is gaining a foothold in Africa as the continent seeks to increase freshwater not only to meet the demand from a surging population but also to replenish the diminishing supply caused by climate change. Several countries in Africa, especially in the northern and southern regions, have embarked on new desalination projects in recent years.
Various international providers of water-desalination solutions are turning to the African market for investment opportunities, including the construction of new plants under contracts from government or commercial water consumers.