West Bank and Gaza Strip - COOP4WATERRIGHTS/COOPERATION FOR SUSTENEIBLE DEVELPMENT AND WATER RIGHTS FOR THE COMMUNITIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF KHAN YOUNIS
AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development
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Government
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Description
This proposal aims to support the capacities of the Khan Younis Municipality, the second largest urban area in the Gaza Strip after Gaza City, in providing basic sanitation services that are fundamental for the population. It seek to increase the access to these services by eliminating some of the obstacles that negatively affect their adequate supply to the community - in the technical, organizational, economic and educational terms. The project proposal is based on data, studies and analyzes carried out by the Municipality of Khan Younis together with the United Nation Development Program/Program Assistant to Palestinian People (UNDP/PAPP), the Costal Municipality Water Utility (CMWU) and the cluster WASH (Water and Sanitation).
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
Khan Younis Municipality, United Nation Development Program/Program Assistant to Palestinian People (UNDP/PAPP), the Costal Municipality Water Utility (CMWU) and the cluster WASH (Water and Sanitation)
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
Increase the access to basic sanitation services by eliminating some of the obstacles that negatively affect their adequate supply to the community
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Region
- Asia and Pacific
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Contact Information
Livio, Environment co-ordinator