LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Minister of Water and Sanitation Abida Mia has emphasized the need for the country to have an effective rural water supply systems management towards portable water provision.
Mia was speaking during the launch of Management Models for Malawi Rural Water Supply Systems and Market Centers (MMFMRWSS) on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in the capital Lilongwe.
Minister said it is necessary that deliberate steps are taken to mitigate the effects of the current situation of rural water supply services by comprehensively assessing the needs’ gaps and strategically planning to address them.
“The Government recognizes the challenges that exist in rural water supply hence the launch of this study to accelerate the attainment of the SGD6,” said Mia.
The Ministry in collaboration with one of its key partners, Water for People, embarked on a study to review the current management systems for water services in rural areas and market centers across the country.
The initiative has resulted in the development of Innovative Management Models (IMM) that have the potential to transform the accessibility and sustainability of clean water sources in the country.
The meeting also aimed to disseminate the findings of this comprehensive study as well as launch the pilot of implementation of the recommendations from the study.
