The 300 Group

Global Water Leaders Group (

Non-governmental organization (NGO)

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#SDGAction49804

Description

The objective of the 300 Group is to create a network of 300 utiliites committed to delivering SDG6 to 300 million people by 2030. The rationale is as follows. 1) Utilities are the only institutions capable of delivering SDG 6 at scale. Utiilities therefore have to be at the heart of any proposal to accelerate the delivery of SDG 6 before the 2030 deadline. 2) The main reason why utilities are not delivering SDG 6 is because they are not considered bankable. The funding is available but the performance of the utilities is often so weak that donors and lenders do not want to fund them. Instead the vast majority of funding goes to a tiny minority of high performance utilities. 3) The key to achieving SDG 6 is therefore to transform the performance of the utility sector so that it becomes more bankable. 4) The 300 Group is a peer-to-peer performance improvement network that brings utility leaders together to help each other and to take part in DFI designed programmes such aGIZ/KfW's Urban Water Catalyst Fund, the IFC's Utilities for Climate initiative and the World Bank's Utility of the Future programme.

Expected Impact

A peer to peer performance improvement programmes act as both a motivator for leadership, a source of trusted technical assistance and an incubator for utilities seeking to participate in DFI sponsored programmes.

Partners

300 utilities in the global south.

SDGS & Targets

Goal 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

6.1

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.1.1

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

6.2

By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.2.1

Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

6.3

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.3.1

Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

6.3.2

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

6.4

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

6.4.1

Change in water-use efficiency over time

6.4.2

Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

6.5

By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

6.5.1

Degree of integrated water resources management

6.5.2

Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

6.6

By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes

6.6.1

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

6.a

By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies

6.a.1

Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

6.b

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

6.b.1

Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

SDG 14 targets covered