The UK’s changing approach to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
This information note provides an account of the development of the UK’s WASH portfolio between 2017 and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, how it has been adapted since, and how well the UK works with multilateral, NGO and private sector partners on WASH.
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We have completed an information note of the UK’s changing approach to approach to water, sanitation and hygiene. We suggest seven areas that would benefit from further scrutiny.
Summary
This information note provides a factual account of the development of the UK’s WASH portfolio since 2017, exploring where WASH fits within the UK aid programme, the role of WASH in the UK’s COVID-19 response, and the impact of recent budget reductions on WASH programmes and implementing partners.
Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals relevant to this review are:
