1. Republic of Namibia 5 YEAR SANITATION STRATEGY
Presented by Sjaak de Boer
EU Delegation Namibia
Regional Infrastructure Seminar
8 March 2011
Nairobi, KENYA

2. Presentation Outline High Level Statements Background and Introduction
Key Sector Stakeholders
Key Participants at different levels
Guiding Principles
Key Indicators and Targets
Strategic Map, Themes & Budget
Sanitation Selection Criteria
Guideline to Selection Sanitation Options
Capacity Building Sanitation Sector
Code of Practice for Sanitation

3. High Level Statements GRN
Mission “To provide, with minimal impact on environment, acceptable, affordable and sustainable sanitation services for Namibian households.”
Vision “A healthy environment and improved quality of life by providing Sanitation services for urban and rural households.”
Slogan “Sanitation for Improved Quality of Life and Key to Healthy Communities”

4. Background and Introduction
Situational analysis carried out prior to developing the Strategy
Revealed major threats, opportunities, strengths and weaknesses faced by Sanitation Sector in Namibia
Key strategic issues formulated

5. Key Sector Stakeholders

6. Key Participants at different levels
Traditional Authorities play important role in Rural Activities

7. Guiding Principles
Facilities should be affordable for households and based on Community-Led Total Sanitation Package (CLSP) approach for long term operational and maintenance sustainability.
Choice of sanitation technology by community guided by Guideline Sanitation Options (see slide 14).
In most cases dry sanitation technologies will be likely outcome for rural households
Collective community decisions may be required where collection and treatment systems are proposed.
Wherever possible, option of selecting technologies that are upgradable in future will be part of selection process.
Health promotion services and household hygiene practices essential components of provision of sanitation services.
Behaviour changes should be promoted, formulated and determined based on cultural sensitivities.

8. Key Indicators and Targets
Hygiene awareness and education campaigns
Community specific sanitation training
Practicing safe hygiene behaviour
Access to improved sanitation in urban areas
Access to improved sanitation in rural areas
Target sanitation coverage rural = 57%
Sanitation coverage urban = 80%
Public institutions with improved sanitation facilities (incl. schools, clinics, service stations)
Number of Children under 5 years old reported with diarrhoea in last 2 weeks

9. Strategic Map Focus on 6 Themes or Building Components
20 objectives (or essential building blocks) interdependent of each other
A chain of cause – effect relations identified, leading to desired outcome:

10. Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry
F. SOCIO-ECONOMIC-ENVIRONMANTAL OUTPUTS & OUTCOMES
1. Social Improvements
2. Economic Improvements
3. Environmental Improvements
E. O & M, PERFORMANCE MGT & ENFORCEMENT
DWSSC
MRLGHRD
MoHSS
RC/LA
ALL
Efficient Operation & Mainte-
nance of all Sanitation Facilities,
based on Clear Guidelines
2. Functional Performance
Management (MERRIL)
3. Enforcement of Standards &
Regulations for Compliance
D. CONSTRUCTION OF SANITATION SYSTEMS
3. Improved Capacities,
Conditions & Functioning of
Wet & Dry Sanitation Systems
2. Improved Sanitation
Coverage
1. Maximum Use of
Local Resources
C. COMMUNITY EDUCTION & PARTICPATION IN HYGIENE & SANITATION
1. Behavioural Change through Effective
& Integrated Community Awareness,
Education & Training
2. Effective Community
Participation & Buy-In
3. Local Practical Skills in
Construction,
Operation & Maintenance
B. INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING
1. Strong Leadership Commitment
& Support at Central, Regional &
Local Levels
Primary Stakeholders
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry
Ministry of Regional & Local Government, Housing & Rural Development
Ministry of Health and Social Services
Ministry of Education
Secondary Stakeholders/ Regional/Supply Chain
2. Sufficient & Competent Staff in
Place at Central, Regional &
Local Levels
3. Sufficient Physical Resources
Provided at Central, Regional &
Local Levels
4. Sufficient Sanitation
Sector Funding
A. WATSAN SECTOR COORDINATION
3. Developed Set of Technical
Sanitation Guidelines, incl. Options with
Standards, Application Areas & C,O,M Costs
4. Appropriate Performance Management
System & Structures in Place,
based on Proper Baselines
1. Improved Coordination amongst all
Sanitation Stakeholders at Central,
Regional & Local Levels
2. Legislative & Regulatory Frameworks
Developed, Harmonised & Communicated

11. By Theme
N$ [000s] Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5
18,120 A
5,490
4,658
2,658
147,800 B
27,100
34,100
29,200
28,700
69,450 C
14,950
14,800
13,500
13,100
1,394,545 D
194,400
227,585
297,520
307,520
367,520
13,000 E
3,150
2,650
2,400
1,750 F
350
1,644,665
TOTAL
245,440
284,143
345,628
354,728
414,728

12. Sanitation Selection Criteria
Sanitation system depends on factors in Namibian context:
Environmental Conditions
Affordability
Cultural & Social Aspects
Technical Appropriateness
Income generation

14. Guideline to Selection Sanitation Options

15. Capacity Building for Sanitation Sector
Capacity Development Plan for Sanitation (covering also local authorities & private sector):
Capacity Building Plan (volume 1 & 2)
Baseline Survey Guidelines (volume 3 & 4)
Performance Monitoring Report harmonisation of sector performance indicators Water & Sanitation (volume 5)

16. Capacity Building for Sanitation Sector (2)
Capacity is ability to perform tasks and produce outputs, to define and solve problems and make informed choices.
Capacity development is process by which organisations create and strengthen their capacity overtime
Capacity development is more than providing “training and equipment”: structures, systems, roles; staff and facilities; skills and tools
Support to capacity development is the inputs and processes that external actors can deliver to catalyse or support capacity development.
From “Support to Sector Programmes, July 2007, EC Guidelines no 2”
Mandates and Responsibilities, Policies/Strategies, Organisational Structures, People, Systems/Procedures/Methods,
Finance, Logistical Support

17. Capacity Building for Sanitation Sector (3)

18. Capacity Building for Sanitation Sector (4)
According to UNICEF, the annual cost of meeting water
and sanitation MDG targets is 11.3 billion dollars,
of which 9.5 billion dollars is for sanitation alone.
The average economic benefit of a one-dollar
investment in sanitation is 9.10 dollars
while the equivalent benefit on water is 4.40 dollars.
Key Occupations Required
Sanitation Planners
Sanitation Engineers – Design, Process
Sanitation Operators – System Managers, Supervisors
Environmental Health Practitioners/Assistants
Community Health Hygiene Workers
“Sanitation is the uglier, less sexy issue to talk about, as opposed to water”

19. Capacity Building for Sanitation Sector (5)
Labour Demand:

20. Capacity Building for Sanitation Sector (6)
Capacity Building Blocks
Water Supply- Sanitation-Hygiene (WASH)
Planning Urban and Rural Development
Baseline Surveys including Environmental Impact Assessment
Comparison and Choice of Sanitation Technologies
Performance Monitoring
Awareness Raising and Sharing Information
Education and Training
=> Capacity Building Plan – 3 Year Programme
Sector Promotion and Coordination
Restructuring, Recruitment and Organisational Development
Human Resources Systems and Support
Information, Education and Participation
Processes and Technologies
Performance Monitoring, Evaluation and Enforcement

21. WASH and Sanitation

22. Capacity Building for Sanitation Sector (7)
Initiatives in Capacity Building are interdependent:

23. Codes of Practice on Sanitation 12 General Guidelines:
Among others Codes for:
Waste water re-use
Disposal of Waste water solids
Dry Sanitation Systems
Wet Sanitation Systems
Self built manual for VIP toilets
Re-use of Sewage Waste Products
Etc.

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