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

Abstract : Safe drinking water, sanitation and good hygiene are fundamental to health, survival and growth of humankind. Sustainable and equitable access to safe water and adequate sanitation are wide acknowledged part of the past program implemented by government and NGOs. Water Aid Nepal concentrated its effort to include socially marginalized and economically destitute subgroups in its program. Realizing timely monitoring on equity and inclusion issue in water, sanitation and hygiene of Water Aid was the result of this study.

The Overall objective of this study was to raise awareness of and promote debate on the equity and inclusion aspects of the water, sanitation and hygiene sector in Nepal. The study assesses and monitor equity and inclusion in inputs, planning process, outputs, outcomes and social impacts by Urban and Rural, Hill and Terai, Poor and better-off. The has study identified the barriers that limit the participation of women, poor and marginalized and excluded people in the project activities.

Sponsored By:  Water Aid Nepal,  June 2009,  99p.  Availability: Photocopy

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