Universal access to safe and climate resilient water services in Rwanda, with focus on small towns.
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Description
This is a Water Operator's Partnership (WOP) project that is co-financed by the Dutch Government through the Sustainable Water Fund Program (link), which is managed by The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). The overall objective is to support WASAC (Rwanda's Water Utility) to become an efficient water utility providing safe, reliable and sustainable water services. The specific objectives of the project are: (i) to provide 100,000 people with improved water supply service level (ii)support WASAC to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW) thereby enhance the utility's ability to become efficient and cost recovery in addition to potentially connecting more people from the "saved" water, (iii) develop a water safety plan to enhance water quality and supply continuity. The project brings innovative solutions that are pro-poor for example, introducing, for the first time in Rwanda, the prepaid water meters on public taps commonly referred to as "Water ATM". The project is being implemented through a WOP approach with VEI providing technical support and co-financing.
At least 100,000 people will be provided with water access (SDG 6.1). In addition, Non-Revenue Water (NRW) shall be reduced, hence potentially water "saved" shall be supplied to people. NRW reduction also supports water-use efficiency (SDG 6.4). A water safety plan to improve water quality monitoring.
Water and Sanitation Corporation of Rwanda (WASAC) WaterAid Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure of Rwanda (MININFRA)
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
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
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
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
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Deliverables & Timeline
100,000 people provided with water access in the project area.
Reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW)
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Region
- Africa
Other beneficiaries
Residents of the district of Rwamagana and Nyagatare in the Eastern Province of Rwanda.
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Asaph, Dr.