UNICEF Sustainable Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Resilience Project
Final evaluation report
Highlights
The Sustainable Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Resilience Project was found to be highly relevant and responsive to critical WASH needs, achieving 71% of its targets and significantly improving water access, sanitation, and related health outcomes. Over 340,000 people gained access to safe water, and open defecation declined through effective Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approaches. Gender-responsive interventions, particularly in menstrual hygiene management (MHM), positively impacted girls’ well-being and school attendance. However, sustainability remains a key concern due to weak spare parts supply chains, limited community financing for operation and maintenance, and continued reliance on external support. Efficiency was affected by procurement delays and inflation. Although institutional capacity has improved, further strengthening is needed in data systems, private sector engagement, and long-term resilience to ensure sustained WASH service delivery.
