International Development Grant
Inhambane Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program
Project Number: CA-3-A033607001
Status: Terminating
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $12,541,398.00
Start Date: October 07, 2008
End Date: March 31, 2017
Duration: 8.5 years
Project Description
This project aims to improve the quality of life health social and living conditions of the rural population in Inhambane Province in Mozambique through the provision of sustainable water supply and sanitation services. The project includes two complementary components: (1) the provincial government plans to install or improve potable water supply points install or improve sanitation facilities and train men women and children in health and hygiene issues; and (2) the Canadian Advisory Agency provides training and technical skills to support and assist the Government of Mozambique with installation operation and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of the end of the project include: (1) improved access to water for 85% of the targeted households in 5 districts in Inhambane province; (2) 113 community hand pumps installed at rural water points to provide safe drinking water for community members (approximately 586 000 inhabitants) in 5 districts; (3) defecation in open spaces was completely discontinued in 449 communities through education and awareness and the construction of sanitation facilities; (4) education delivered on hygiene and sanitation practices in 281 schools; (5) increased the percentage of households knowledgeable on appropriate hand washing practices from 11% to 81%; and (6) enhanced the effectiveness of 8 key procedures of the Provincial Directorate of Public Works and Housing - Inhambane.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
Cowater International Inc.
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
WGM Africa
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP