Reform area
SCALING UP ACCESS TO SUSTAINABLE WASH SERVICES - IMPROVING ACCESS TO SAFE WATER
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Human Capital Development
Human Capital Development
Justification
Justification
The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector remains central to Malawi’s socio-economic development, public health, and environmental sustainability, as emphasized in national development frameworks such as Malawi 2063, the Malawi 2063 First Ten-Year Implementation Plan (MIP-1), and the National Water Policy (2023). According to the 2024 Demographic and Health Survey, approximately 73% of Malawi’s population has access to at least basic drinking water services. However, only 18.7% have access to safely managed drinking water. Access to safely managed services is particularly low in rural areas, where 84% of the population lives.
Expected outcomes
Expected outcomes
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Increased access to potable water services in rural areas through rehabilitation of gravity fed piped water supply schemes and construction of solar-powered piped water supply systems.
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