Planning and implementing actions to achieve equitable access to water and sanitation

Once a self-assessment has been completed, its findings can be used to identify actions that can contribute towards improving the equitable access situation. In most cases, the situational analysis will implicitly suggest possible options. In some cases, the situation analysis may include the identification of a number of possible priority actions to be taken. In almost all the countries, the self-assessment has been instrumental in identifying specific actions that were subsequently adopted by countries. The actions can target the broader governance framework or a specific dimension of equitable access. They can include awareness-raising efforts, the integration of equitable access concerns into national strategies and plans, legal reforms, policy reforms, infrastructure investments or lobbying for financial resources. Section 4.2 presents concrete examples from the 11 countries that undertook self-assessments.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Clean Water and Sanitation

Reduced Inequalities