1. Role of local government (Urban municipalities) on WASH
By: Rameshor Shrestha
Mayor
Mahalxmi Municipality, Lalitpur
April 17, 2019

2. Background Nepal entered in Federal Republic Government
Devolution of development work at local level
Water and sanitation as fundamental constitutional right
New Water Act under process
New water rules and regulations yet to be prepared

3. Local Government- Development Priorities Doing it differently
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Health
Education
Road
Other Social Work
(Prioritsing them– a challenge)

4. WASH PLAN and Implementation
Medium Term: Prepare Municipal WASH PLAN
Immediate:
Collect and address critical demand of water , not waiting for municipal WASH Plan
Developing public toilet standards and guidelines with at least one model public toilet implementation
Integrating public health, hygiene and food safety
Moving beyond toilet– Fecal sludge and waste water treatment pilot projects
Long Term:
Provision of safe water, sanitation and hygiene

5. How do we do it?
Connecting with State and Ministry for policy and budget support
Interconnecting with adjoining municipalities for joint work
Fund raising from private sectors and donors (domestic and international)
Choice of appropriate technological options (support from external and local experiences)

6. Role of locals in local government
Communities place demand and support at Ward level
Ward level planning endorsed and supported by Municipality board
Operation and maintenance Responsibility to Ward level Executive Members
Monitoring, reporting and follow up guidelines prepared and acted upon.
Support local champions

7. Thank You!