Amplifying Localized WASH Opportunities for the Private Sector in Côte D’ivoire
Summary
In 2022, USAID’s Municipal Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (MuniWASH) Activity facilitated a planning and budgeting strategy to transition municipal WASH services to a market-based model in Bouaké and San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire. The primary goal was to attract private sector involvement by presenting water and sanitation needs as viable business opportunities and support sustainable service delivery. Using various methodologies, including a communal consultation framework, data utilization, and cost needs assessments, MuniWASH determined the required investment amounts and projected benefits over time.
By presenting these WASH opportunities as profitable ventures, MuniWASH aims to provide the private sector with clear incentives to increase their interest while simultaneously contributing to universal access to WASH services in these municipalities. MuniWASH's municipal-level technical assistance, combined with national-level advocacy, has resulted in a significant increase in the budgets allocated for expanding WASH service at the city-level. To date, a total of $547,239 has been allocated in Côte d'Ivoire for WASH service expansion. Additionally, through the project's efforts, 2,723 individuals have received improved sanitation service quality from an existing limited or basic service, and sanitation service providers have generated sales totaling CFA 27.5 million.