GER WASH Project – Sustainable Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services in a Ger area of Ulaanbaatar
More than 25% of Mongolia’s population lives in the ger districts of Ulaanbaatar, where access to drinking water is limited and the overall hygienic conditions are bad. The GER WASH Project of Action Contre la Faim will improve access to safe water, sanitation and the knowledge on proper hygiene practices for the population of the Songino Khairkhan district, by strengthening the local authorities, CBOs, as well as the public and private institutions at all levels, and working together with all of them on innovative solutions.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Mongolia |
Water
Drinking water and basic sanitation (WASH) (til 2016)
Water sector policy Water resources conservation |
01.07.2012
- 30.03.2015 |
CHF 930'000
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- A legal and operational framework governs both the water and sanitation sectors.
- At least 600 households benefit from the provision of safe water supply services.
- 250 households and 10 schools and kindergartens benefit from the provision of sanitation facilities.
- 45,000 persons consciously adopt proper hygiene behaviour and practices.
- Action Against Hunger
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION
WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION
WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Basic drinking water supply and basic sanitation
Water sector policy and administrative management
Water resources conservation (including data collection)
Cross-cutting topics Specific project on gender equality.
The project takes account of gender equality as a cross-cutting theme.
The project takes account of democratisation, good governance and human rights as cross-cutting themes.
Type of support Official development assistance (ODA)
Type of collaboration Bilateral cooperation
Finance type Aid grant
Aid Type Project and programme contribution
Tied/untied aid Untied aid
Project number 7F08050
| Background |
Most diseases that affect people living in Mongolia’s poor outer districts (diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis A) are due to unsanitary conditions, coupled with poor hygiene practices and low water consumption. They contribute to a rapidly deteriorating public |
| Objectives |
Improving access to safe water, improved sanitation and knowledge on proper hygiene practices for the population of the Songino Khairkhan district, Ulaanbaatar. |
| Target groups |
The project will be implemented in all ger Khoroos (district sub division) of Songino Khairkhan and will benefit at least 45,000 people |
| Medium-term outcomes |
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| Results |
Results from previous phases: The project structure is designed on the basis of the pilot project (and its findings) which took place in 2009-2012. Since 2009, ACF has designed and experimented with models of latrines based on 2 main technologies: urine diversion and the development of a faeces collection service. Furthermore, ACF develops an innovative concept of “multiservice water kiosk”(larger building than traditional water kiosk, including other public services like laundry, bathhouse, etc.). |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Credit area |
Development cooperation |
| Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 930'000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 930'839 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 01.07.2012 - 30.03.2015 (Completed) |