Effective Water Sanitation and Hygiene Services (E-WASH) Task Order under the Water and Development IQC

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is partnering with RTI International to improve urban water service delivery in Nigeria.

The Effective Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Services (E-WASH) program works to ensure sustainable water services through better governance and accountability, as well as policy, institutional, and regulatory reform.

The program aims to increase access to basic drinking water supplies for 500,000 households in six states across the country.

The E-WASH program aims to improve performance of six State Water Boards (SWBs) by strengthening core financial and operational capabilities to increase services, attract outside investment, and reduce water losses throughout the system. Well-functioning SWBs will result in increased access to sustainable WASH services.

Simultaneously, E-WASHs civil society engagement activities will encourage participation and collaboration with the SWBs, as well as catalyze innovation for better water and sanitation services.

Throughout its activities, the E-WASH program will focus on sustainability and equal access for women, the poor and marginalized groups.