Statement at the Water and Sustainable Development in Africa Conference

"About two months ago, the President of the African Development Bank requested me to take on the challenge to act as the African Water Ambassador. This responsibility inter alia entails promoting water issues in our continent and soliciting support on international arenas. Such sensitization and mobilization of support aims towards effective utilization of African water resources in order to bring about sustainable development." - Dr. Salim, April 15, 2001