The Gambia joined SWA in 2013. In line with the SWA collaborative behaviours, a strong emphasis to strengthen Government systems has been the core priority of all stakeholders in the Gambia. Planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of WASH programs in the country are channelled and led by Government structures both at National, Regional and community level through a participatory process and working together with development partners in the sector.
Commitments by the government
Increase proportion of The Gambian population with access to improved sanitation facilities from 64.9% to 75% by 2021
Increase the proportion of households with a place for handwashing with soap and water from 30.3% to 60% (urban) and from 26% to 50% (rural) by December 2021.
Increase the proportion of population in The Gambia with access to safe drinking water from 89.6% to 100% by 2021.
Focal Points
Documents
View all Key documents| Key documents | Type |
|---|---|
| Gambia 2022 SMM Country Overview | |
| The Gambia - Collaborative Behaviour Country Profile 2020 | |
| Regional Roadmap for Africa | |
| 2020 Country Overview: The Gambia | |
| South-South Learning on WASH in Schools, in the crisis response to COVID-19 & post-crisis sustainability |
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