Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure WATSAN SWG Secretariat Coordinator © WATSAN SWG Secretariat,: Confidential This document does not constitute Government policy This document forms part of an oral presentation and should not be reproduced or distributed without prior permission Water and Sanitation Sector Working Group Meeting March, 26 th 2015

ActivitiesTime Responsible Arrival and registration 08:30-09:00 am WATSAN SWG Secretariat Opening remarks + Highlights on the agenda 09:00 – 09:10 am PS/MININFRA (Chair) JICA Chief Representative (Co- Chair) Presentations Confirmation of last SWG meeting minutes and implementation 09:10 – 09:20 am WATSAN SWG Secretariat Presentation of the Joint Sector Review (working draft) 09:20 – 09:30 am MININFRA -WASAC Open discussions 09:30-09:10 am All participants Coffee /Tea Break 10:00- 10:20am Leadership Retreat Resolutions and expectations from DPs & GoR 10:20 – 10:30 am WATSAN SWG Secretariat Concept note and Roadmap for providing Water and Electricity to Schools and Health Centres 10:30- 10:40 am Task Force Chairperson Dr Anathalie, MoH, co-chair Dr Murtaza UNICEF Open discussions 10:40-11:10 am All Participants Sector Briefs on : - 6 months Secretariat work review ; - WATSAN policy review - Thematic Groups meetings 11:10 -12:00 pm WATSAN SWG Secretariat Thematic group Chairpersons -Benchmarking Systems ; -Water Week/Day ; -African San meeting -Final evaluation of PEPAPS Project ; Task Force Chairperson Mr Kabalisa, RNRA Mr Bruce-WASAC European Union Open discussions 12:00 – 12:20 pm All participants Closing Remarks 12: :30 pm Co-Chair and Chair

Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure WATSAN SWG Secretariat Coordinator © WATSAN SWG Secretariat,: Confidential This document does not constitute Government policy This document forms part of an oral presentation and should not be reproduced or distributed without prior permission IMPLEMENTATION OF PREVIOUS RESOLUTIONS March, 26 th 2015

JSR Meeting Resolutions implementation status Thematic Group meetings kicked off in December 2014; A letter requesting Institutions to nominate members of the Task Force for Policy review process was sent out and Institutions nominated their representatives; A draft law stipulating the responsibility of each and every institution in implementing the proposed policy action will be drafted along with policy review; A technical team that will monitor and support the policy review has been appointed; A JSR report was fine-tuned and sent to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning; All sector members agreed that they will send to the secretariat data and information on their plans and achievements for sector performance report. This was not done despite efforts of the Secretariat to get feedback from stakeholders. A period of one week was given to the sector members to provide information on 4W Matrix and areas of interventions but few stakeholders responded to the call Going forward, all sector members will submit their plans to the secretariat at the beginning of their financial year and reports at the end of their financial year. Two (2) additional staff are being recruited by the Secretariat. The Task Force for BMS was established and is now active. Roll out the training of trainers program to all rural areas using modules developed

Joint Sector Review Report(Working Document)

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Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure WATSAN SWG Secretariat Coordinator © WATSAN SWG Secretariat,: Confidential This document does not constitute Government policy This document forms part of an oral presentation and should not be reproduced or distributed without prior permission National Leadership Retreat Resolutions March, 26 th 2015

5 Empower districts to implement management and maintenance of Rural water supply projects. 16 Resolutions16 Resolutions :No 5, 6 and 9 are related to water 9 6 Complete comprehensive preparations for water supply Projects to facilitate investment in the sector, review the cost of water, taking into consideration the actual production cost and the beneficiaries’ purchasing power, and allocate enough funding for water supply projects. Facilitate investors in low cost housing through the provision of basic infrastructure such as water, roads and electricity.

What will GoR do to implement the resolutions ? In addition to this WATSAN budget given to WASAC, there is also earmarked money

Major activities under ceiling Main Projects and Activities: Water Supply Budget 2015/2016 GoR internalExternal 1. Improvement of Urban Water Supply: (1) Culligan, (2) Rehabilitation and Construction of Nzove filters and Mageragere WTP, (3) Kigali bulk water supply from Kanzenze (WTP, Transmission and Distribution) (4) Rehabilitation, reinforcement and extension of water supply distribution network for Kigali city and (5) Rehabilitation, reinforcement and extension of water supply distribution network in 6 satellites cities 10,057,292, ,000,000 3.Increase Water access above 70% rural areas: Construction of rural Large scale water supply projects to increase access above 70% in critical Districts (Nyagatare, Gatsibo, kayonza, Bugesera, Ngororero, Rutsiro, Rusizi, Nyanza, Ruhango, Nyaruguru, Kamonyi, Gicumbi, Muhanga and Gakenke) 11,059,187, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project 975,600,0001,016,148, LVWATSAN 30,000,0001,357,544, Rulindo Challenge Project 715,000,0001,694,069, Rural Water Sustainability Support Project 380,000,000875,000,000

Major activities under ceiling Main Projects and Activities: Sanitation projects Budget GoR internalExternal Budget 1. Sanitation master plan for 6 secondary cities towns (Musanze, Rubavu, Muhanga, Nyagatare, Huye and Rusizi) and Rwamagana 300,000, Construction of Kigali Septic Tank sludge management 250,000, Kigali Central Sewerage Project phase I – Expropriation 1,500,000,0000 TOTAL BUDGET UNDER CEILINGS (Water and Sanitation Development) 25,467,080,2224,467,761,885

Remaining Strategic Gaps Main Projects and Activities: Sanitation projects Budget 2015/ ,174,904, Mutobo Water Supply Project ( Kigali, Muhanga, Kamonyi and Bugesera) 34,700,000, Optimization of Nyabarongo: Rehabilitation, construction and protection of wells with prior feasibility Nyabarongo (25,000 m3) 4,200,000, Kigali Central Sewerage Project phase I – Expropriation 1,000,000, Rural Water Supply Project (Increase access to 70%) 15,520, 568, Construction for rehabilitation, reinforcement and extension of water supply distribution network in Kigali City, 265 Km) 6,500,000, Construction for rehabilitation, reinforcement and extension of water supply distribution network in six satellite cities (300km) 5,568,079, Connecting all “National Schools and Health Centers to WASH infrastructure” 4,686,256,500

Expectations from Development Partners Donor mapping of financing gaps:  Minecofin was requested to revise the Division of labour policy for giving more priority to WATSAN and hence remind the Development Partners that WATSAN remains an important sector. The PPPs must be also encouraged. Development Partners Fund Mobilization to bridge the gaps  The achievement of EDPRS II targets will be subjected to the implementation of Mutobo Water supply Project is mandatory to improve water services in Musanze, Muhanga, Kigali City and Bugesera and to bridge the water access gaps across regions and Districts, more emphasis should be given to 70% water supply projects to increase access in 13 critical Districts.  The total estimated budget to cover the gap for 2015/16 is 72,174,904,200 Rwf.

Concept note and Roadmap for providing Water and Electricity to Schools and Health Centres

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Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure WATSAN SWG Secretariat Coordinator © WATSAN SWG Secretariat,: Confidential This document does not constitute Government policy This document forms part of an oral presentation and should not be reproduced or distributed without prior permission WATSAN SWG SECRETARIAT WORK PLAN Mid Year Implementation Status March, 26 th 2015

We had agreed to use Phased Approach, … 17 Long term (July 2015 onwards) Coordination of key sector event & meetings Development of WATSAN SWAp roadmap Support in the development of sector investment plan and partnership principles Publish and dissemination of the WATSAN Sector Strategic Plan (SSP) Establishment of a Rwanda WASH web portal Coordination of documentation and dissemination of WASH best practises and lessons learnt Support resource mobilisation for the sector Medium term (Jan 2015-June 2015) Coordination of key sector events & meetings Organisation of quarterly SWG meeting Organisation of Joint Sector Review (JSR) meetings Preparation and dissemination of annual sector performance report Coordination of sector assessment, monitoring and evaluation Follow on key regional and international commitments Secretariat fully staffed, equipped & operational Support resource mobilisation for the sector Short term (Sept Dec 2014) Coordination of key sector events & meetings Thorough analysis of sector documents and previous WATSAN SWG decisions WATSAN policy review MoU on coordinated approach Bank account for WATSAN Secretariat Secretariat systems and processes Mapping of on-going and planned intervention by government and sector partners (3W matrix) Support resource mobilisation for the sector WATSAN SWG Secretariat establishment Sector reviews, monitoring and coordination Moving towards SWAP!

Strategic Management Better Sector Coordination and Communications o Developed and maintained relationships internally between SWG members and externally with relevant actors; o Representation and communication of SWG programme initiatives to relevant stakeholders and monitoring the impact of the strategy; o Coordination, monitoring, review and sharing lessons learnt from the activities of members to support the achievement of outcomes; o Coordinating advocacy initiatives and innovations derived from learning and research according to the advocacy and communication strategy of the SWG. Fund Mobilization o Identified opportunities for increasing impact of the SWG approach, influencing sectorial actors based on evidence and identifying funding sources to fund the strategy; o Secretariat Bank Account opened ( Rwf127Millions), o Water and Sanitation Sector has tripled its budget during Budget negotiation

Management of the Secretariat The Secretariat is now established and operational: o Coordinator recruited and in office. Two additional positions have been advertised and more than 50 candidates applied. Written test scheduled next week. o MoU on coordinated approach signed by JICA, SDC, MININFRA and MINECOFIN. o WATSAN SWG Secretariat bank account opened. More than 127 Millions Rwandan francs were raised and deposited on account. o The review of National Policy and Strategy for Water Supply and Sanitation Services is on going. We are at financial offer evaluation stage o Supported in the coordination of national events. Eg : Global Hand washing, World Water Week & Water day o Establishment Secretariat Systems and Processes – eg WATSAN SWG meetings preparations, Presentations templates, Thematic group meetings, Stakeholders mapping Matrix, Sector Events Calendar, etc.

 Provided Secretariat support to the SWG;  Reported and made presentations to the SWG activities and on opportunities to increase the added value of the SWG approach;  Ensured effective communication and information sharing between members of the SWG, other relevant actors and stakeholders according to the strategy of the SWG;  Developed proposals, activity plans, reports and other relevant SWG Programme documents for SWG members that meet the requirements of external funding agencies funding the SWG Programme; Eg : WATSAN activity plan. Policy review work plan,  Attended appropriate coordination meetings and reported back to the relevant SWG groups on the outcomes of such meetings: Eg: Africa-India Workshop on sustainable rural water management and Rainwater Harvesting  Conducted regular programme visits to SWG members ensure thorough understanding of all aspects of programmes SWG members to ensure accurate representation of the WATSAN working groups. Eg : Gicumbi, Gakenke, Musanze, Nyabihu, Rubavu, Rulindo.

Advocacy, Communications and Visibility  Two additional positions have been advertised and more than 50 candidates applied. 36 candidates shortlisted for written test next week.  MoU on coordinated approach signed by JICA, SDC, MININFRA and MINECOFIN.  WATSAN SWG Secretariat bank account opened. More than 127 Millions Rwandan francs were raised and deposited on account.  The review of National Policy and Strategy for Water Supply and Sanitation Services is on going. We are at financial offer evaluation stage  Supported in the coordination of national events. Eg : Global Hand washing, World Water Week & Water day  Establishment Secretariat Systems and Processes – eg WATSAN SWG meetings preparations, Presentations templates, Thematic group meetings, Stakeholders mapping Matrix, Sector Events Calendar, etc.  WATSAN Web portal was created within

Current & ongoing Secretariat Activities  Continued resources mobilization to support Secretariat activities and sector projects/programmes  National WATSAN Policy Review  Support in the preparation of Global hand washing and hygiene campaign scheduled in October  WATSAN SWG Stakeholders and Sector Interventions Mapping Matrix  Annual Sector Performance Report  Sector Thematic Groups meetings  WATSAN Web Portal for sector documentation & knowledge management  Recruitment of additional staff and technical advisors through MoUs  Development of training materials for orientation of new staff  Databank for Sector good practices and experiences sharing.

WATSAN SWG: Annual Action Plan (2014/15 ) Coordination of key sector events AugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember Organisation of Joint Sector Review (JSR) meetings Establishment and coordination of meetings of thematic working groups Coordination of sector assessment, monitoring and evaluation Follow on key regional and international commitments e.g. HLM and AfricaSan Organisation of quarterly SWG meeting

WATSAN SWG: Annual Action Plan (2014/15) Support development of the national sanitation and hygiene strategy/plan January FebruaryMarchAprilMay Final review process of WATSAN policy … Sanitation marketing and low cost sanitation and hygiene options Advocacy paper detailing the current district WASH Preparation and dissemination of annual sector performance report Working with MIDMAR on emergency preparedness and WASH

WATSAN SWG: Annual Action Plan (2014/15) Establishment of a Rwanda WASH web portal January FebruaryMarchAprilMay Coordination on WASH best practises and lessons learnt Support resource mobilisation for the sector Publish and dissemination of the WATSAN Sector Strategic Plan (SSP) Sector investment plan and partnership principles Final report on stakeholders mapping ( 3W matrix)

Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Infrastructure WATSAN SWG Secretariat Coordinator © WATSAN SWG Secretariat,: Confidential This document does not constitute Government policy This document forms part of an oral presentation and should not be reproduced or distributed without prior permission WATSAN Policy Review Process March, 26 th 2015

Updates A call for Expression Of Interest (EOI) was sent to local and international newspapers. All Sector Stakeholders ( more than 160) received the communication and were requested to widely spread the word; We received 12 submissions in total : 11 International Companies and 1 Individual Consultant; Four (4) International Companies qualified after technical evaluation; Request For Proposal (RFP) was sent to the qualified companies. An extension was accorded to all companies to prepare their technical proposals; Three (3) Companies submitted their technical proposal Two (2) qualified and have been requested to submit their Financial Proposal One (1) Best Offer will qualify for the tender.

Task Force members who will work with the Cie #NamesInstitutionTel number 1.Nkurunziza TheonesteWORLD VISION Nsengiyumva JacquesREMA Nzitonda JacquesRURA Ntalindwa PatrickMINECOFIN Yaramba AlbertWASAC Karuranga DismasMINERENA Murtaza MalikUNICEF Kanyangira IgnaceMINALOC Umubyeyi ChristineWATER FOR PEOPLE Mutabaruka AnneWATERAID Ntagengerwa TheonestePSF Hategekimana EmmanuelMININFRA Ndutiye WellarsSDC

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Thematic Group Meetings Brief

Other Sector briefs : - Benchmarking Systems ; - Water Week/Day ; - African San meeting - Final evaluation of PEPAPS Project