A Systematic Scoping Review of Access to Safe Drinking Water in Sub-Saharan Africa: Mapping Literature on Determinants, Interventions, and Policy Implications over the Past Decade and the Path Forward

Persistent inequities in water access are driven by interconnected factors such as poverty, governance, gender, and infrastructure. Implementing integrated solutions is crucial, with a shift from problem identification to evaluating contextualized interventions across sectors. Dedicated implementation research is needed to translate knowledge into action, advancing water security and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 in the region.