Enhancing WASH Management and Capacity Development in Local Governments

The Sustainable Water Sanitation and Hygiene for All (SUSWA) project has been instrumental in fostering effective WASH management practices in remote Local Governments of Karnali Province since 2021. Despite challenges posed by small institutional holdings, LGs have demonstrated high sustainability in mitigating risks and delivering quality water supply, sanitation, and hygiene interventions.

This session delves into the Sustainable Water Sanitation and Hygiene for All (SUSWA) project's endeavors in bolstering WASH management and capacity development practices within local governments (LGs) in the Karnali Province of Nepal. The presentation offers insights into SUSWA's initiatives have since 2021, aimed at establishing effective WASH management structures in remote LGs. Through case studies and analyses, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the role played by WASH Management Committees (WASH-MC) and WASH units in overcoming institutional and structural challenges. The session highlights SUSWA's strategies for sustaining WASH services, including the formation of WASH Management Committees, the establishment of WASH units, and capacity enhancement training for staff members. Additionally, the session explores the development of sectoral policies and tools to guide municipal WASH management and outlines future collaboration strategies to strengthen support for rural municipalities and municipalities in the region. Attendees will leave with valuable insights into best practices for promoting sustainable WASH activities at the local level.