Monitoring Equity and Inclusion in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Sector – A Study Report

2009

This study was to monitor the current state of equity and inclusion in water, sanitation and hygiene in its two working districts namely Morang and Parbat. The overall objective of the study was to raise awareness and promote debate on the equity and inclusion orientation of the water, sanitation and hygiene sector in Nepal. The study provided a base to design and target water and sanitation programs at the socially excluded and economically vulnerable subgroups, and examined the extent different implementing partners have devised inclusive measures in providing equitable coverage of the facilities in the communities. The report also contains an extensive review of the policies and strategies of the government and major stakeholders which included NEWAH and Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Fund Development Board.