World Bank Document

services will remain important area of engagement.  Improving water supply and sanitation 

services by expanding coverage in underserved, low-income areas would result in significant 

productivity gains at the household level by freeing time, reducing the incidence of water borne 

diseases, and avoiding costs associated with scarce service delivery. This would directly support 

the government’s commitment to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable 

drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene by 2030. Progress would be measured by increased water 

and sanitation coverage rates.