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Malawi Presentation Supporting Policy and Institutional development 2009: Role of Civil Society

Malawi WASH Coalition
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Malawi
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2009
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Summary

The water and sanitation sector in Malawi faces considerable problems: human capacity is inadequate, with a 66% vacancy rate in key technical positions, there is no formal system of regulation, and the sanitation policy has only just been approved. The coalition lobbied for and supported the policy’s development, and strengthened institutional capacity for improved coordination of the WASH sector. It recognizes the need to strengthen civil society’s ability to argue for the policy. But the lack of a supportive institutional framework limits its influence.

About the author

Established in 2004, the National WASH Coalition engages in policy development, application and introduces monitoring methods such as the water point mapping exercise to the Government. It acts as a loose network for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and individual members, with about 80 registered to date. This includes government departments, international organizations and donor agencies. The Coalition aims to help institutions achieve improved coordination of the Malawi WASH sector and to monitor the country’s progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on water supply and sanitation.

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