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WASH Achievements / Impacts in Sri Lanka 2005-2007

Sri Lanka WASH Coalition
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Sri Lanka
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2007
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Summary

Over two years, the Sri Lanka WASH Coalition executed various initiatives to address water and sanitation issues in the country. Among the initiatives included increased awareness of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), development of a coordination committee after the tsunami, and establishment of a resource centre, a development fund, and a water quality surveillance system. The Coalition will continue to work on coverage, coordination and accountability, raising awareness and advocacy, as well as focusing on low-income settlements and marginalized groups and conflict affected areas.

About the author

The Sri Lankan WASH coalition is part of the national group, comprising government agencies, several national and international non-government organizations (NGOs), and United Nations organizations. The Coalition works to raise awareness of WASH issues and to achieve water, sanitation and hygiene for all by 2025 and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015. It aims to achieve reliable and sustainable services and socio-economic well-being, with special emphasis on the poor.

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