Scaling Digital Water: Phase II Advancing the Digital Journey with K-Water and KEITI

Project Summary:

This grant drives digital transformation in the water and sanitation sector, aiming to raise awareness of digitalization’s potential, prioritize impactful activities, and support capacity-building initiatives for World Bank clients and staff.

 Key challenges include limited financial resources, weak digital infrastructure, and a lack of regulatory frameworks to guide digital transformation in water and sanitation utilities. Additionally, capacity constraints and the absence of training programs hinder the deployment of technologies like SCADA, smart metering, and AI-driven tools for reducing non-revenue water (NRW) and efficient water management External financial support including World Bank Group lending operations, is essential to adopting, implementing, and sustaining these initiatives.

This grant program aligns with the World Bank Digital Water Team priorities, advancing Water Security and Climate Adaptation (WSCA) goals and accelerating digitalization across the sector.