A project assessment mission in March 2012 identified four mutually reinforcing project components for a intervention in the water sector in the Aswan Governorate, responding to the priorities of Egyptian authorities.

The overall goal of the proposed programme is to contribute to access to quality drinking water, reduce water usage as well as more efficient and profitable irrigation schemes in the governorate of Aswan.

Components 1 and 2: 1 00'000 water users of the informal community of Nassereya and the regional/local authorities will profit from the rehabilitation of the water supply and more efficient and transparent public water service in phase 1. According to outcomes and timeline for phase 1 activities, a second informal community will be selected to benefit in phase 2.

Component 3: 15 WUAs shall be created and coached, involving about 3'200 farmers and their families.

Component 4: Schools, school children and communities shall be addressed.

Component 1: Rehabilitation/extension of drinking water supply for informal quarters of Aswan.

Component 2: Technical assistance to Aswan water authorities, with special focus on quality of drinking water, water leakages/losses as well as issues of good governance.

Component 3: Improvement of irrigation perimeters linked with increased productivity.

Component 4: Awareness raising in schools and communities on water issues.

Phase 1 01.07.2012 - 31.03.2018   (Completed)