Zambia - Integrated Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Program

The proposed program is part of the National Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Program (NUWSSP) which Goverment Government of Republic of Zambia is implementing aimed at improving service provision in all urban settlements. The Program aims to increase access, quality and sustainability of water supply and sanitation services in twelve (12) towns located in four Provinces served by Western, Luapula and Chambeshi Water & Sewerage Companies as well as ensure effective management and operation of the water supply and sewerage facilities on commercial principles. The main program outcomes include (i) increase in proportion of residents accessing improved water supply and sanitation, (ii) increased hours of water supply, (iii) increased revenue collection efficiency and (iv) reduction in Non-Revenue Water (NRW). The program is to be implemented over 48 months beginning in January 2017 at a cost of USD 150.57 million.