Mozambique joined the SWA partnership in 2011. Through multi-stakeholder and government led processes, government of Mozambique developed a Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Implementation plan for sustainable Development Goals. The priority on this roadmap is the eradication of open defecation by 2025, as well universal access to safe sanitation by 2030. In addition to the plan, Mozambique further developed the Rural Sanitation Strategy so that through decentralized actions and local leadership, sanitation coverage acceleration is implemented. On sector financing, Mozambique is currently developing a mechanism for innovative financing.
Commitments by the government
Ensure that the national water and sanitation sector information system (SINAS) is adequately resourced and staffed and fully operational in 10 provinces and all 154 districts by 2019.
Eradicate open defecation by 2025 and guarantee universal access to safe sanitation by 2030.
The Ministry of Finance, with support of the Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources and Ministry of State Administration and Public Services, will ensure that the annual budget of internal investment dedicated to water supply and sanitation is increased by 0.5% over the Total Internal Budget by 2026 and that 40% of the sanitation budget is directed to rural and peri-urban sanitation.
Focal Points
Documents
View all Key documents| Key documents | Type |
|---|---|
| Mozambique - Collaborative Behaviour Country Profile 2020 | |
| Regional Roadmap for Africa |
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