CSOs Investment in the WASH Sector June, 2019

Contents CONTENTS Introduction Objectives Contribution Summary Challenges Recommendations

Contents INTRODUCTION Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) support the efforts of the government by implementing WASH projects across the country. Improving sustained access to clean water and improved sanitation Promoting healthy hygiene practices for communities.

INTRODUCTION The results and impacts of CSOs intervention started to be reported in an organized manner since 2009. The 2017 &18 report aims to provide general information on water, sanitation and hygiene projects in terms of: geographical distribution, resource outlay and number of community members served by the reporting organizations.

Contents OBJECTIVES Specific objectives: General objective: Explore the overall operations of member CSOs Compile member CSOs physical and financial contribution annually Assess and document challenges and give recommendations General objective: Enhance programmatic alliance, accountability and recognition of CSOs contribution

Contents CONTRIBUTION SUMMARY 2017 2018 > 3 mill > 2.7 mill 26 organizations 18 organizations 7 regions 1 City Admin. 8 regions 2 City Admins. > 3 mill > 2.7 mill 468 projects 168 projects 889,922,801 ETB 997,317,896 ETB

Contents CHALLENGES External Challenges: Internal Challenges: Civil unrest and ethnic conflict Price escalation of construction materials Internal Challenges: Delay in contract signing High staff turnover Shortage of finance Skill gaps

Contents RECOMMENDATION CSOs involvement in emerging regions (Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar & Somali) should be encouraged to ensure equity. Urban sanitation should be reconsidered and revisited. Establish new platforms at regional levels, or strengthen existing ones to engage in conflict management. Strengthen the national level WASH platforms to exchange information and compile data on contributions of organizations working on WASH.

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