Burkina Faso - Rural Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Project in the Cascades, West-Central, South-Central and Sahel regions

The present Rural Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Project in the Cascades, West-Central, South-Central and Sahel regions is a component of the 1st phase of the national programme (NDWSSP). It was formulated in consultation with the major donors of the sector in order to address the fundamental needs of rural communities in the area of potable water supply and sanitation. The project will contribute to improving the health conditions of the inhabitants, reducing health expenditures, promoting income-generating activities related to water and private sector development in the intervention areas. It is based on the following principles: (i) the sector decentralization process; (ii) a demand-driven approach involving the beneficiary communities; (iii) contribution by the latter to equipment investment and maintenance costs; (iv) support to the private sector, central and deconentrated technical structures operating in the sector, local administrations and the beneficiaries; and (vi) closer coordination between the various actors of the sector. The present project comprises the following components: A) development of Basic DWSS Infrastructure; B) institutional Support to Structures Involved in the Project; and C) support for Project Coordination and Management.