Rabat: A delegation from Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has completed an official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, securing commitments for enhanced technical cooperation in water management and sanitation services.
According to Sierra Leone News Agency, Deputy Secretary Raymond S. Komba and Engineer Augustine Amara led the Sierra Leone team during the February 9-14, 2026 visit. The Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation, alongside the National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), hosted the delegation.
Discussions centered on knowledge transfer across critical areas including urban and rural water supply, quality control protocols, treatment technologies, wastewater management systems, and institutional capacity strengthening. Talks also extended to the Mano River Basin, shared by Sierra Leone, Guinea, and C´te d’Ivoire, with both nations committing to advancing regional collaboration frameworks ensuring sustainable transboundary water resource management.
Despite enduring a seven-year drought, Morocco has achieved universal urban water access at 100% coverage, with rural areas reaching 98.8%. This transformation marks dramatic progress from 1994’s 14% national coverage rate. Moroccan officials attributed these gains to robust institutional frameworks, dedicated personnel, and sustained infrastructure investment.
Morocco presented its expanding desalination strategy, featuring two operational reverse osmosis plants. These facilities produce approximately 300 million cubic meters annually, primarily serving coastal communities. The Moroccan Agency pledged assistance in developing bankable project proposals, mobilizing foreign investment, and strengthening institutional capacity through targeted training programs.
The Sierra Leone delegation expressed gratitude for Moroccan hospitality while reaffirming commitment to strengthening domestic frameworks and expanding sector training opportunities. This engagement represents significant progress toward sustainable, climate-resilient water and sanitation services through bilateral cooperation.