UK disbursed 79.9 million dollars for water supply systems – aimnews.org

Maputo, 2 April (AIM) – The United Kingdom disbursed US$79.9 million to support Mozambique’s water supply systems.

In a statement, the UK government explains that through the Transformation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services (T-WASH), which was implemented between 2015 and 2026, the UK supported Mozambique’s National Rural Water and Sanitation Strategy, financing more than 200 water systems and approximately 2,000 wells in rural communities, strengthening systems for planning, distributing and maintaining water and sanitation services.

“The T-WASH program, with the respective funds delivered in two phases, has improved sanitation for 3.3 million people, with the United Kingdom supporting Mozambique’s National Rural Water and Sanitation Strategy (PRONASAR) since 2009”, the document reads.

The program was implemented in partnership with the National Directorate of Water Supply and Sanitation (DNAAS).

“With the end of the 10-year water access program, the United Kingdom now promises to focus on mobilizing funds for climate finance and private investment, reducing dependence on traditional aid financing and ensuring the long-term sustainability of infrastructure already built”, the note reads.

UK funding for water supplies is ending after the government announced that the country needs $4.1 billion to drive the expansion of sustainable water supply and sanitation systems.
(AIM)
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