Finland extends project in Ethiopia against COVID 19

Addis Ababa, May 26, 2020 (FBC) – Finland has approved an additional extension of the CoWASH III project in support of Ethiopia’s COVID 19 emergency response.

The extension to run until the end of 2020 at a cost of 2.67 Million US Dollars is intended to contribute to COVID-19 emergency response activities in 45 woredas of Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, Tigray and Benishangul Gumuz Regional States, according to Finnish Embassy in Addis Ababa.

It also supports sanitation and hygienic works addressing water supply issues in health care and quarantine centers, according to the embassy.

Last week, Finland signed a 4 Million Euro agreement contributing to the Consolidated WASH Account (CWA II) to support Ethiopia in improving water and sanitation services.

The embassy announced that the fourth phase of CoWASH is expected to start in early 2021, and Finland looks forward to continuing our collaboration in the WASH sector.