Client Challenge

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The AFDB needed to expand urban sanitation infrastructure across 14 blocks, initially planning a US$ 22Mn capital investment. This required high capital investment with $0.7M in annual losses, had limited impact reach and increased water consumption by 23%, straining resources.

Athena's Solution

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Deploying EquiServe, a bespoke Athena digital decision-support tool, to inform targeted service optimization. Our insights helped enhance efficiency and sustainability, measuring financial and social returns on investments through data-driven modeling and scenario analysis.

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Results

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Our Impact

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• US$ 1.1 Mn increase in Net Revenue/Year
• +50% Net Increase in LIH Access
• US$ 18 Mn Reduction in Capital Outlay
• 15% Net Reduction in Water Consumption
• Reduced planning cycle time from 2 years to 3 month

Through this strategic pivot, the project achieved superior social impact and financial returns while enhancing environmental sustainability.

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