Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Finance 2 (WASH-FIN 2)

The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Finance 2 (WASH-FIN 2) activity will work in collaboration with government, development partners, financial institutions, service providers, and local stakeholders to close financing gaps and improve governance structures in WASH. This will enable targeted countries to access reliable sources of capital for sustainable, climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructure. 

USAID’s WASH-FIN 2 activity aims to mobilize $375 million by 2027 for climate-resilient water and sanitation services and strengthen at least 165 sector institutions and service providers. This program will mobilize funds from a mix of private investments, government appropriations, and user fees. Implementation will focus on addressing bottlenecks in the enabling environment, including policy, legal, and regulatory challenges. 

WASH-FIN 2’s key objectives include:

Strengthening governance focuses on working through government, civil society, and service providers to strengthen governance and increase public funding for the water and sanitation sector. Through a collaborative, data-driven approach that aligns with existing strategies and programs, USAID will assist with integrating water and sanitation into National Adaptation Plans and Nationally Determined Contributions and pursue water and sanitation investments with Nationally Accredited Entities.

Improving climate resilient performance of service providers provides on-demand technical assistance to increase the reliability, sustainability, and profitability of service providers, including identifying adaptation strategies, pursuing climate resilient designs and linking these planned investments with viable climate and other financing options.