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ACTIVITIES REPORT 1st quarter of 2019

ACTIVITIES REPORT

1st quarter of 2019

Presented by the Executive Secretariat of WSA

March 2019

Introduction

In the series of reforms initiated throughout 2018, the first quarter of 2019 brings the latest touches and accelerates the operationalization of the 2018-2022 strategic plan in all its components. Thus, implementation of the strategic plan four (4) axes has been initiated in most countries, with a particular focus on projects and programs implementation. In addition, a boost has been given to the organizational audit initiated in the second half of 2018 and to the preparation of the Council of Ministers.

Fundamentally focused on the strategic plan, this report covers the period from 01 January 2019 to 31 March 2019 and reports on actions undertaken in countries-wide.

Research-action for the development and promotion of technological innovations

As the backbone of the Agency, research-action on emerging themes and areas of specific concern will allow to develop the water, hygiene and sanitation sector. The promotion of innovation and the adaptation of technologies depend greatly on it.

The progress of research works in the different countries is as follows :

1.1. Burundi

- Research on adapted technologies for hygiene, water and productive sanitation in partnership with academic and research institutions : Beginning of the formulation and implementation of the agenda with students through the literature review (CSLP II, National Sanitation Plan, PND 2018-2027, Burundi Vision 2025)

- Sludge Management Plan (SM), one of the weak link in the sanitation chain and productive sanitation services in emergencies and sustainable development in Burundi: A literature review in the perspective of projects implementation for the rehabilitation and extension of the Buterere wastewater treatment plant and the installation of a solar panel field to remedy frequent electrical load-shedding

- Development of projects and programs in humanitarian emergency situations (natural disasters) or epidemics, such as the case of cholera in certain regions of Burundi: mapping of areas at risk and exploration with partners the possibilities of the production of mobile latrines, solar water purification systems in mobile containers, water filtration systems through the production of bio-sand filters at the household level

1.2. Cameroon

Study on households willingness to pay a tax on sanitation to define the self-financing strategy of private companies in the sanitation sector: launch of the selection of a Technical Studies Consultant under the leadership of the Procurement Commission from the Ministry of Water and Energy. Corrections have been suggested to improve the Call for Expression of Interest Document to be submitted for signature by the Minister

1.3. Cote d’Ivoire

Two research themes are currently underway:

- Innovative and sustainable method to fight against Swollen Shoot disease at a lower cost: works related to this research are lead by a doctoral training student. Research activities are currently in the literature review stage.

- Energy valorization of effluents from attiéké factories and support for its sustainable conservation: various studies are considered on the socio-economic, socio-anthropological, energy and environmental thematics. This project whose official launch is scheduled for April 2019 has actually started since February 15, 2019.

1.4. CAR

In its quest for leadership in the water and sanitation sector, the country office in Central Africa has developed a new hygiene promotion tool, card game for hygiene education in schools. It could be adapted to the community environment. This innovation will be presented during the second quarter to all sector stakeholders in the water and sanitation cluster meeting. The sample of this tool was shared with Unicef who highly appreciated it

In addition, WSA is engaged in a reflection on organizing the first water and sanitation night in CAR. Some contacts have already been made for this purpose. The water and sanitation night will be an event to mobilize resources to build water and sanitation facilities in a given locality having difficulies in accessing water and sanitation works. The project development will continue in the second quarter to mobilize funds for this event.

Also the WSA-Country Office was contacted by the Bangui University to organize an international symposium in October 2019 in Bangui on the ̏Quality and use of water resources in Central and Eastern Africa: impact on ecosystems and health̋ theme. Some partners have already expressed interest including AFD, UNESCO, CICOS, IRD, GET, University of Bangui. WSA has pledged to contribute 2 million FCFA. The reflection will continue to define the content of WSA intervention for better visibility.

1.5. Senegal

Experimental project of a suitable and accessible latrine in peri-urban and rural areas of Senegal (PROELA)a research project fully funded by the European Union with three targeted objectives:

ü Develop a range of latrine models that are adapted and accessible through the valorization of local materials;

ü Analyze socio-economic bottlenecks in accessing sanitation for vulnerable people with disabilities and formulate approaches

ü Strengthen citizen involvement to improve the sector performance

1.6. Chad

Bioenergy supply project from household waste and residues from agricultural biomasses. The overall objective of this productive sanitation project is to provide low-cost, cost-effective services to the population through the development of economically profitable activities in agriculture, using agricultural residues and municipal waste as raw materials in bioenergy production. The "digestate" from the Biogas production will be used as a biological fertilizer in agriculture.

Presented at the ̏Chad Talent 2017̋ Competence and Employment Fair the project won the first energy sector distinction awarded by the ESSO Exploration CEO (American oil company) and by the First Lady of Chad on behalf of the President of the Republic.

This project is part of the Government off-budget projects and relies mainly on innovative financing mechanisms including the Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract. This financing mechanism appears as an opportunity for local authorities to maintain or even accelerate the pace of their investments taking full advantage of the availability of private capital.

Implementation of projects and programmes

The Agency's ambition is to relaunch operations in all country offices and develop new initiatives in most states from 2019. Thus work plans adopted at the beginning of the year are part of this dynamic. The first quarter of 2019 saw this ambition translated into facts both in terms of formulating new initiatives and calls for proposals. Overall, some speed has been given in programs implementation while new projects have been launched in some countries. Many countries saw their projects closed at the end of 2018.

Projects and programs overall status is presented in the summary table below:

Country Offices Portfolio Dashboard

Country	Project title	Financial Partner	Client	Period	Comments
Burkina Faso	Study on the adaptation of school infrastructures for a better menstrual hygiene management by girls in schools	To seek	Provinces of Ioba, Kouritenga, Namentenga, Sanmatenga, Bougouriba, and Poni	2019	Review of the state of sanitation facilities in schools, practices of girls menstrual hygienic management and propose appropriate actions to better address the issue. Results obtained are as follows: - Elaboration of all data collection tools and validation by the coordination team at the NGO Plan International. - Data collection as part of the literature review with NGOs/Associations and technical services of MENA and MEA. The field phase starts on April 1, 2019
Burkina Faso	Social housing in Bassinko/Ouagadougou	Burkinabè Government	Capital inhabitants	2018-2019	50 social housing units completed since 2017 and currently under sale at a unit price of 6.5 million FCFA. WSA has invested 80 million FCFA in this project and intends to be reimbursed. WSA Burkina-Country office is monitoring this transaction entrusted to the CEGECI by the government
Burundi	Contract-Programme	Burundese Government	Targets at least 2,5 million persons	2019-2023	Multi-year Contract-Programme, the first of which was 12 million US $ signed on December 09, 2014
	CLTS approach in emergency situation	WHO, UNICEF, JICA	Areas at risk of epidemics in general and Ebola in particular	Under negotiations	Manufacturing and delivery of: - 10,000 Innovative Handwashing Devices (DLMI) to WHO - 10,000 Innovative Handwashing Devices (DLMI) to JICA - 2037 Innovative Handwashing Devices (DLMI) to UNICEF
	Integrated household waste management Project in the province of Bujumbura Mairie	UNICEF	Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock	Scheduled for 12 months (under negotiation)	- Provide support to the municipal project management -Sensitize beneficiaries to hygiene and sanitation issues - Organize the traceability system for household solid waste - Organize the traceability system for liquid sanitation - Conduct a WASH survey in all 8 primary schools of the commune
	Implementation of the CLTS approach in 6 Provinces of Burundi (Cibitoke, Bubanza, Bujumbura Rural, Bujumbura Mairie, Rumonge and Makamba)	In the course of exploration	Ministry of Public Health and the fight against AIDS	Scheduled for 12 months	During each of the provincial workshops, discussions will include: - Identifying trainers among already trained national resource persons with a good experience in initiating the CLTS approach in localities - Put a special emphasis on the exclusively practical aspect of the training based on triggering sessions in the localities - Train craftsmen masons during campaigns to promote appropriate sanitation in 50 hills - Use the CLTS approach as an entry point to launch other local sustainable development initiatives (ECOSAN / production improvement / food security) - List NGOs / local Associations that have already made representations to WSA with a view to strengthen their capacity to adopt or scale up the CLTS approach in their area of intervention - Collect, publish and disseminate provincial, national or organizational success stories, training and learning materials, tips, videos, laminated posters, picture boxes, etc. - Ensure the visibility of intervention activities through different media sources (radio, TV and print media and social networks). Expected Impacts People have access to hygiene and sanitation services and adopt good hygiene practices Significant reduction of oral fecal diseases in intervention areas The population lives in a healthy environment
Cameroon	Contract programme	Cameroonian Government	National Territory	2017-2021	Request for the agreement in principle with the Minister of Water and Energy to award contracts for the execution of 08 boreholes equipped with Human Powered Pumps in an OTC mode. The strong insecurity climate prevailing in targeted localities does not favor companies enthusiasm to intervene there
Congo	CLTS and promotion of good practices in Lékoumou	UNICEF	Department of Lékoumou	6 months from july 2018	Implementation of the CLTS approach in 40 villages and 30 schools in the department through: - Awareness on the end of open defecation - Training of sanitation committees members on water, hygiene and sanitation issues
	Ecological latrine construction Project	Breweries of Congo	Primary schools of Brazzaville	Under negotiations	Proposal for the construction of ecological latrines in 2 primary schools and valorisation of by-products in Brazzaville. Revised proposal submitted for funding to the Heineken Africa Foundation
	ECOSAN latrine construction and social engineering project in Mossaka	Mossaka Malewu	Mossaka Locality	Under negotiations	Technical-Financial Proposal submited to the Mossaka NGO for funding
	IEC project for improved hygiene and sanitation practices in Brazzaville	AFD	Ministry of Energy and Hydraulics	31 months	The PEPS Project was officially launched on March 27, 2019. Achievements: - Acquisition of computer equipment, rolling stock, awareness kits and visibility equipment - Training of 21 facilitators and supervisors in IEC and social marketing techniques for sustainable access to public drinking water services in Brazzaville
	IEC and Popularization of handwashing devices Project in the Department of Cuvette schools	African Oil Group Corporation(AOGC)	Department of Cuvette	Under negotiations	Project Sheet submitted to AOGC company for funding
Cote d’Ivoire	FDAL in Schools and Villages Programme	Government social programme	Rural Sanitation Division (DAR) of the Ministry of Sanitation and Salubrity	2019	WSA is short-listed for the implementation of CLTS (Community-Led Total Sanitation) in the Marahoué Region (Center-West of the country)
	Energy recovery of effluents from attiéké factories and support for their sustainable conservation	FIRCA	Agricultural Cooperative Company "YEBO-EKON" (Municipality of Daloa)	24 months	Project in partnership with University Jean Lorougnon Guédé (UJLoG), main carrier. Contract signed on January 15, 2019 between UJLoG and FIRCA with effective start of services on February 15
	Marketing of treatment products and promotion of new professions (Care International)	African Development Bank	Cities of Bouaké and Katiola	Under negotiations	IEC and Marketing activities for the promotion of toilets and emptying services as well as new trades related to the agricultural valorization of by-products resulting from the treatment of septic tank sludge as part of the PATER project (Promotion of access to toilets and jobs in Bouaké and Katiola through the re-use of sludge and urine)
Guinea Bissau	Village hydraulic project	UEMOA	Ministry of Public Works, Energy & Natural Resources	Under negotiations	12 billion CFA project for the construction of multi-purpose boreholes
Niger	Resilience and Economic Growth in the Sahel - Strengthening Resilience (USAID / REGIS-ER)	USAID	Regions of Maradi, Tillabery and Zinder	2013-2018	Extension of the 7-month project (January to July 2019 to focus on the monitoring of achievements and the transfer of responsibilities to local institutions)
CAR	Project to improve the school environment and water coverage in Mbomou prefecture	UNICEF	Prefecture of Mbomou	2018-2019	- Construction of 4 latrine blocks with 3 compartments (for girls and boys) with washing-basins in two schools - Construction of 10 manual boreholes in collaboration with WSA-trained child soldiers in manual drilling techniques
	CLTS Project in Lobaye	UNICEF	Lobaye	2019	Financing agreement for 12 months signed and covering: - 50 new villages until FDAL verification - 157 old villages to follow in the consolidation and sustainability of the actions - Rehabilitation of latrines in 4 schools and health facilities
	IEC for the construction of 50 boreholes	African Develpoment Bank	Bangui + 4 Prefectures	2018-2019	2nd phase of the project dedicated to the organization of the actors with the setting up of 50 water committees and sensitization of the communities
	Water for Life (PEPEV) Water Development Clusters Project	European Union	Prefectures of Ouham Pende, Ouham and Kémo as well as Bangui and surroundings	8 months from november 01, 2018	Ongoing project for the identification and restructuring of the artisan-repairs network financed by the 10th EDF
	Capacity Building in Manual Drilling Techniques Project	UNICEF	Child Soldiers and Unemployed Youth	2019	Convention already signed and funds positioned. Activities begin in April 2019 with Chadian expertise deemed to be more efficient (up to 50 m deep).
Senegal	Sustainable Improvement of Sanitary and Socio-Economic Conditions of Rural Populations Project (PADSER)	European Union	Sédhiou Region	2017-2019	A 12 month amendment in preparation starting from December 2018. Already achieved results include: - 1004 latrines built including 623 with reservoirs for the handwashing device - 23 bio-digesters connected to latrines - 30 washing-basin devices set up in schools - 28 Sani shops set up - Communication for a change of behavior affecting 44,827 people
	Experimental latrine suitable and accessible in peri-urban and rural areas of Senegal Project(PROELA)	European Union	Periurban and rural area	2017-2019	- Monitor the operation of the 18 latrine prototypes built last year in Kédougou and Tambacounda regions - Population sensitization on the use and maintenance of the 18 latrines built - Negotiations on amendments ongoing to complete all planned activities
	Project to improve access to water and sanitation in Tambacounda, Sedhiou and Kolda regions (PEPAM)	European Union	Tambacounda, Sédhiou and Kolda regions	2019	For the Tambacounda / Kolda area: - 104 boreholes built out of 117 - 6 drinking fountains rehabilitated out of 12 - 6 gables rehabilitated out of 12 - 24 water-towers provisionally received out of 35 For the Sedhiou area: - 107 boreholes installed and connected out of 107 planned - 5 drinking fountains out of 5 - 5 gallows builtout of 5 - 5 water-towers received temporarily out of 8
Chad	Contract programme	Chadian government	National territorry	2017-2021	Follow up on the disbursement of the Government counterpart
Togo	Professionalisation of the Informal Private Operators in the Water and Sanitation Sector in Togo (POPIEAT)	European Union	City of Lomé	2017-2021	- Reinforcement of the material capacities of the DRE and basic sanitation services through the delivery of 05 motorcycles, 03 complete water analysis kits and 07 batches of reagents for research actions - Development of a simplified manual for drilling and basic sanitation. Manual to be validated during a workshop
	Togo Urban Development Project-Phase 2 (PAUT 2)	European Union AFD	Ministry of Water and Village Water	2016-2019	Project extension of 4-month to: - increase awareness and visibility actions - asses communication activities - continuation of the awareness campaign - participation in the World Water Day
	Water and Sewerage Project Phase 2 (PEAN 2)	European Union	City Lomé	2018	- Ongoing sensitization campaign - Participation in the World Water Day
	Regional Program of Multipurpose Hydraulic Facilities for Achieving Food Security	UEMOA	Community of Nagbéni	2018	Increased awareness, animation and communication on hygiene and sanitation for behavioral change and good management of structures

Capacity building of actors

In its mission in influencing policies and strategies, WSA remains very active in exchange platforms and consultation frameworks as well as in the supervision of students and trainees.

In the different countries, capacity building occupies a central place in projects and programs implemented.

Burkina Faso

Active member in the consultation frameworks and the various technical commissions, WSA took part in:

- Monitoring the implementation of hygiene, sanitation and drinking water policies and strategies.

- The annual session of the sectoral dialogue framework to review and evaluate the performance of the sector in 2018 and the 2019-2020 perspectives of the "Water, Environment and Sanitation (EEA)" sectoral policy.

Cameroun

- Strengthening the knowledge of Yaounde students health club on the 2019 World Water Day with the "Do not leave anyone behind" theme

- Accompanied civil society actors in the preparation of their contribution to the realization of the country data-sheet in relation to the participation of Cameroon in the Sector Ministers meeting organized in San José, Costa Rica by Sanitation and Water for All (SWA).

Cote d’Ivoire

As a member of the National Mirror Committee of Côte d'Ivoire Standardization (CODINORM), the Ivorian Association of Normalization recognized as a public utility, WSA participated in:

- Reading the public inquiry report of ISO 24521: 2016

- Activities related to drinking water and wastewater services

- Guidelines for the on-site management of basic domestic wastewater services

- Exchange on International Standardization ISO / PC 318: Community-wide sanitation treatment system

- Meeting of the technical committee set up by the Department of Rural Sanitation (DAR) of the Ministry of Sanitation and Salubrity, for the development of the National Strategy for Sanitation in Rural Areas (SNAR).

CAR

- Provision of sanitation equipment consisting of farm equipment to the association force verte

- Provision of computer equipment (video projector) and financial support to the women's friendly of the Ministry of Development of Energy and Hydraulic Resources during a training course on the water, hygiene and sanitation theme

- Participation in the celebration of the World Water Day 2019 edition by the provision of 300,000 FCFA to the organizing committee

Sénégal

- Training of deconcentrated and decentralized technical services and local authorities on the control of techniques of production and valorization of biofertilizers resulting from sanitation works. The technical departments are thus endowed with a good capacity for agronomic valorization on the production and use of by-products (urine, feces and digestate) as biofertilizers and the bases of a process of multiplication of the approach to benefit producers

- Support local communities to better deal with sanitation-related issues in the development of the IWRM plan.

Chad

Support in the development of a new mechanism for sustainable management and maintenance of hydraulic structures. This mechanism aims at innovative solutions for the sustainability of works made available to communities through management, maintenance and monitoring of water points guidelines.

Togo

Support of communities on the SARAR / PHAST method: principles and implementation methodology within hygiene education activities framework.

Organizational Performance

Group discussions, development of strategic documents and the reforms initiated in 2018 provide the foundation for the effective revival and repositioning of WSA.

In the first quarter of 2019 all these organizational and institutional performance instruments were refined for greater accountability and transparency in the institution governance structure.

In the dynamics of the reforms, country offices carried out extensive restructuring of their staff to set key on essential functions. New organizational structures have been proposed for this purpose, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire and CAR.

4.1. Narrative and financial reports template

A new narrative report format based on the 2018-2022 strategic plan adopted at the beginning of the year will facilitate actions traceability hence constitute a good framework for the vision of change. The same applies to the financial report, the new framework of which will faithfully reflect all operations in terms of revenues and expenditure. These management tools are key monitoring and control elements to strengthen the institutional governance system.

4.2. Organizational audit

First versions of the basic texts submitted by the Africa Consult & Performances audit firm have collected observations and amendments from the management. Once integrated, these observations will enrich the final version eagerly awaited by all. It is the receptacle of major reforms undertaken that could revitalize WSA to better accomplish its noble mission.

4.3. States Mobilization and Partnerships

Jointly conducted by Headquarters and Country Offices, advocacy with States and partners focuses on establishing and / or strengthening partnerships to mobilize resources to support operations. The ambitious program of activities consolidated in the annual work plan strongly supports such mobilization. Thus, to varying degrees, the States have indeed contributed to the revival of the institution in accordance with their commitments made in Yaoundé in Cameroon in September 2017 at the last extraordinary council of ministers.

In order to harmonize this contribution, and with regard to sustainability issues, an amount of seventy (70) million CFA of annual contributions has been proposed as of 2019. The implementation of the restructuring plan and the annual work plan depends greatly on these resources.

Constraints and lessons learned

5.1. Constraints

The main constraint related to the reluctance of some partners to collaborate with WSA has gradually diminished over time. Evidenced by the enthusiasm noted during this quarter in new initiatives development and projects implementation. The amplification of the financial support of States initiated in 2018 will have, in the years to come, a driving force and mobilization effect of partners in the accompaniment of WSA.

5.2. Lessons learned

From internal strategic discussions and all-round meetings with technical partners and ministerial departments, the following points emerge:

- At the programmatic level: WSA must turn to the development and negotiation of structuring and innovative projects with themes not yet covered by competitors in order to conduct its action research activities

- For the WSA visibility: mark the presence of the institution in official ceremonies, meetings of the sectoral groups, consultation frameworks and in platforms of exchanges on the drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector as well as in clusters in a humanitarian context. Furthermore field activities need to be emphasized with wide dissemination of results

- At the communication level: rationally occupy the space of the media and social networks to present the comparative advantages of WSA as a reference institution in terms of WASH

- In relationships management: maintain regular contact with line ministries to share the vision of change and advocate for a greater involvement of WSA in government programs implementation.

Perspectives

For the second quarter, following results are expected:

- The Experts meeting

- The holding of the Council of Ministers

- The increase of advocacy actions

- The submission of proposals to calls for expressions of interest and calls for projects

Altogether, the first quarter of 2019 inaugurated the definitive relaunch of the institution. It is marked by WSA visibility actions in most countries, such as CAR, where the 2018 activities and the 2019 perpectives have been widely publicized on national radio and regional antennas. Participation in roundtable discussions and radio debates on hygiene, sanitation and drinking water issues provided opportunities for WSA to inform on sector issues and the need for these basic services in quality and quantity.

In the dynamics of the relaunch tailor-made or catalog training courses will be resumed with much scope. A strong return of the Agency to the fundamentals is strongly encouraged along with honouring commitments to partners, the development of research and acceleration of projects and programs implementation. Special emphasis will be placed on advocacy actions for resource and partnerships mobilization as well as the submission of proposals in calls for expressions of interest and calls for projects.

In addition, the community of practices is an opportunity for exchange and sharing of knowledge to be encouraged. It is part of WSA relaunch and repositioning as a resource center and leader in the universal coverage of drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services.

Finally, for practical organizational reasons the Council of Ministers considered during the quarter could not be held. Exchanges are underway for its holding in the next quarter. Holding this event is the management top priority in the coming months.

Rapport 2e trimestre 2019

RAPPORT D’ACTIVITES

2^e trimestre 2019

Présenté par le Secrétariat Exécutif de EAA		Juin 2019

EAU ET ASSAINISSEMENT POUR L’AFRIQUE-WATER AND SANITATION FOR AFRICA

Introduction

Dans la dynamique de la préparation du conseil ordinaire des ministres 2019, une célérité a été donnée à l’ensemble du processus dans la finalisation du rapport d’audit organisationnel et dans le bouclage de certains dossiers en instance.

Dans les pays, la mise en œuvre des projets et programmes ainsi que l’encadrement des acteurs s’est poursuivie avec intensité et de nouveaux contrats signés.

Couvrant la période du 01 avril 2019 au 30 juin 2019, le présent rapport amorce le virage vers la tenue très prochaine du conseil des ministres de l’institution.

Recherche-action pour le développement et la promotion des innovations technologiques

La recherche-action sur les thématiques émergentes et dans certains domaines de préoccupations s’est poursuivie au cours du trimestre.

La situation globale de la recherche dans les différents pays se présente comme suit :

1.1. Cameroun

- Etude sur la volonté des ménages à payer une taxe sur l’assainissement en vue de définir la stratégie d’autofinancement d’une société d’assainissement : Le processus de sélection d’un Bureau d’Etudes Techniques est en cours au niveau du Ministre de tutelle.

- Projet de recherche commun concernant la gestion des catastrophes en cas d’inondations et de sécheresses (INTEWAR) : note conceptuelle validée avec les partenaires en vue de la préparation de la proposition détaillée

1.2. Congo

Réalisation d’une étude de diagnostic socio-sanitaire : exécuté dans le cadre du projet PEPS, cette étude vise à maitriser les réalités socioculturelles et sanitaires des populations cibles, ainsi que leurs conditions actuelles d’approvisionnement en eau. Les activités suivantes ont été réalisées :

- Conception et amendement de la note méthodologique de l’enquête

- Test du questionnaire-ménage

- Collecte des données administratives dans les quartiers cibles du PEPS

- Rencontre avec les comités des différents quartiers en vue de les mobiliser pour leur implication dans le processus de collecte des données

1.3. Cote d’Ivoire

Deux thèmes de recherche sont actuellement en cours :

- Méthode innovante et durable de lutte contre la maladie du Swollen Shoot à moindre coût : un protocole de recherche a été élaboré en vue de conduire les travaux sur la fertilisation des plants de cacaoyers avec l'urine humaine hygiénisée.

- Valorisation énergétique des effluents issus des fabriques d'attiéké et appui à sa conservation durable : une enquête initiale a été effectuée au mois d'avril 2019 en vue de disposer de données de base.

1.4. Sénégal

Projet expérimental de latrine appropriée et accessible dans les zones péri-urbaines et rurales du Sénégal (PROELA) : Projet de recherche intégralement financé par l’Union Européenne, en phase de clôture

1.5. Tchad

Projet de fourniture de bioénergie à partir des ordures ménagères et des résidus des biomasses agricoles : projet inscrit dans le cadre du Partenariat Public Privé (PPP) avec DeTONG Environmental Engineering Co Ltd. Un montant de 50 000 usd est requis pour boucler l’étude de faisabilité.

2.Mise en œuvre des projets et programmes

Malgré le retard de décaissement par certains partenaires financiers, les activités de terrain se sont intensifiées dans la plupart des bureaux pays. A cela s’ajoutent les nouvelles initiatives prises en plein parcours.

Beaucoup de dossiers d’appels à propositions ont été soumis, parfois pour un regroupement de pays. Tandis qu’un bon nombre de projets a été clôturé, de nouveaux ont été signés et effectivement lancés au cours du trimestre.

Le tableau ci-après récapitule la situation générale des projets et programmes dans les pays.

Tableau de bord du portefeuille des bureaux pays

Pays	Intitulé du projet	Partenaire financier	Client	Période	Observations
Burkina Faso	Etude d’adaptation des infrastructures scolaires pour une meilleure gestion des menstrues par les filles en milieu scolaire	A rechercher	Provinces du Ioba, Kouritenga, Namentenga, Sanmatenga, Bougouriba, et Poni	2019	- Analyse des données d’étude par le Logiciel ODK-Collect et production du rapport pour de l’ONG Plan International - Restitution de l’étude au comité de pilotage du projet PEASS-BF « Promoting Equality and Safety in School in Burkina Faso »
	Programme logements sociaux à Bassinko/Ouagadougou	Etat Burkinabè	Population de la Capitale	2018-2019	Multiplication des rencontres entre le Ministère de l’Habitat, EAA, IB Bank et les entreprises de construction pour le remboursement des 80 millions FCFA investis dans la construction des 50 logements sociaux
	Projet d’éducation environnementale, d’hygiène et d’assainissement dans les écoles des zones périurbaines de Ouagadougou	CEAS Suisse	Ecoles des 05 communes de la province du BOULKIEMDE	2019	Former les élèves à une démarche éco-citoyenne en les responsabilisant à l’amélioration et au respect de leur cadre de vie
Burundi	Contrat programme	Etat Burundais	Vise au moins 2,5 millions de personnes	2019-2023	Le suivi de ce dossier continue
	Approche ATPC en situation d’urgence	OMS, UNICEF, JICA	Zones à risques d’épidémies en général et d’Ebola en particulier	En cours de négociation	Avec la résurgence des cas de choléra, ce projet connaitra une certaine célérité
	Projet de gestion intégrée des déchets ménagers dans la province de Bujumbura Mairie	UNICEF	Ministère de l’Environnement, de l’Agriculture et de l’Elevage	Prévu pour 12 mois	En cours de négociation
	Mise en place de l’Approche ATPC dans 6 Provinces du Burundi (Cibitoke, Bubanza, Bujumbura Rural, Bujumbura Mairie, Rumonge et Makamba)	En cours d’exploration	Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la lutte contre le SIDA	Prévu pour 12 mois	Le suivi du dossier continu
Cameroun	Contrat programme	Etat Camerounais	Territoire national	2017-2021	Sollicitation de l’accord de principe du Ministre de l’Eau et de l’Energie à l’effet d’attribuer les marchés de réalisation de 08 forages munis de Pompes à Motricité Humaine en mode gré à gré. Le climat de forte insécurité qui prévaut dans les localités ciblées ne favorise pas l’engouement des entreprises à y travailler
Cameroun	Le Projet d’Appui au Leadership Féminin pour la gestion des Infrastructures et Services Durables d’Approvisionnement en Eau Potable, Assainissement et Hygiène (PALFISD-WASH)	Fonds Canadien des Initiatives Locales (FCIL)	Associations des femmes	En cours de négociation	Projet d’un montant de 15 427 000 FCFA en cours de négociation
Congo	ATPC et promotion de bonnes pratiques dans la Lékoumou	UNICEF	Département de Lékoumou	6 mois à partir de juillet 2018	- 35 villages sur 40 ont été certifiés FDAL soit 88% des villages enrôlés - Dotation des villages FDAL en outils et matériels d’assainissement - 150 élèves, 150 membres d’APE et 90 enseignants ont été formés sur l’utilisation, la gestion et la maintenance des dispositifs de lavage de mains, la promotion des bonnes pratiques en matière d’hygiène et d’assainissement à l’école
	Projet de construction des latrines écologiques	Brasseries du Congo	Ecoles primaires de Brazzaville	En cours de négociation	Proposition de construction des latrines écologiques toujours en attente de financement à Heineken Africa Foundation
	Projet de construction des latrines ECOSAN et d’ingénierie sociale à Mossaka	Mossaka Malewu	Localité de Mossaka	En cours de négociation	Proposition technico-financière validée et en attente de financement
	Projet d’IEC pour des pratiques d’hygiène et d’assainissement améliorées à Brazzaville	AFD	Ministère de l’Energie et de l’Hydraulique	31 mois	Intensification des activités du projet en termes de sensibilisation et de formation pour de meilleures pratiques d’hygiène
	Projet d’IEC et de vulgarisation des dispositifs de lavage de mains dans les écoles du département de la Cuvette	African Oil Group Corporation(AOGC)	Département de la Cuvette	En cours de négociation	Financement en négociation avec la Société AOGC
	Projet d’hygiène et d’assainissement dans le Département des Plateaux	UNICEF	Département des Plateaux	En cours de négociation	Construction des blocs de latrines de type ECOSAN, de douches et des dispositifs de lavage des mains (DLM) dans le cadre de l’urgence WASH suite à l’afflux des réfugiés de la RDC
Cote d’Ivoire	Programme de latrinisation des écoles et villages FDAL (PLEV-FDAL)	Programme social du gouvernement	Direction de l'Assainissement en milieu rural (DAR) du Ministère de l'Assainissement et de la Salubrité	2019	Contrat en cours de négociation
	Valorisation énergétique des effluents issus des fabriques d'attiéké et appui à sa conservation durable	FIRCA	Société Coopérative Agricole "YEBO-EKON" (Commune de Daloa)	24 mois à compter de la date de signature du contrat	- aménagement du site identifié pour abriter la plateforme de production du biogaz et de séchage de l'attiéké - construction de la plateforme (magasins, fosses de stockage des effluents et de l'urine, biodigesteur, ...) pour le démarrage des activités de production de biogaz pour la cuisson de l'attiéké et le séchage de l'attiéké produit - tenue d'une réunion du Comité de pilotage (COPIL) du projet - conduite de l'enquête de base - tenue d'une réunion de l'Unité de Gestion du Projet (UGP) constituée de EAA Côte d'Ivoire, UJLoG et la Société Coopérative bénéficiaire du projet - séance de travail et d'informations avec le FIRCA sur la gestion des finances du projet
	Marketing des produits du traitement et promotion des nouveaux métiers (Care International)	BAD	Villes de Bouaké et Katiola	En cours de négociation	L’appel à propositions relancé de juin à juillet pour insuffisance d’offres. Le Bureau Pays soumettra à nouveau l’offre
Niger	Résilience et croissance économique au Sahel – Renforcement de la Résilience (USAID/REGIS-ER)	USAID	Régions de Maradi, Tillabéry et Zinder	2013-2018	- Réalisation de 7 forages dans les Communes de Droum et de Bandé - Réception provisoire de 8 forages dans la région de Maradi - Formation des agents du projet et des représentants de GTC sur la détermination du prix du service de l’eau basé sur les charges d’exploitation
RCA	Projet d’amélioration de l’environnement scolaire et de la couverture en eau dans la préfecture de Mbomou	UNICEF	Préfecture de Mbomou	2018-2019	Un forage supplémentaire a été réalisé en complément des 10 mis en place au premier trimestre
	Projet ATPC dans la Lobaye	UNICEF	Lobaye	2019	- Processus de FDAL enclenché par les facilitateurs dans les 50 villages cibles - Avenant négocié et obtenu pour la réalisation de 3 forages supplémentaires dans la Lobaye
	IEC pour la réalisation de 50 forages du PSEPA	BAD	Bangui + 4 Préfectures	2018-2019	2è phase du projet bouclée en fin juin 2019 et rapport final en cours d’élaboration
	IEC pour le projet multinational d’interconnexion des réseaux électriques RCA/RDC à partir du système hydroélectrique de Boali 1 (PMIRE)	BAD	Préfecture de l’Ombella M’poko en RCA et la province de l’Equateur/RDC	En négociation	Offre préparée et soumise
	IEC pour le projet RWSSI/PSEPA	BAD	3 Préfectures de la RCA	En négociation	Offre soumise pour la réalisation de 66 villages
	Projet de renforcement des capacités en techniques de forages manuels	UNICEF	Enfants soldats et jeunes désœuvrés	2019	- 2 forages réalisés dont 1 à la prison pour femmes à Bimbo, près de Bangui - Formation sur les techniques de forages manuels selon la méthode de largage à eau ou jeting
Sénégal	Projet d’Amélioration Durable des conditions Sanitaires et socioéconomiques des populations des zones rurales (PADSER)	Union Européenne	Région de Sédhiou	2017-2019	- Poursuite de la mobilisation sociale et de la sensibilisation - Organisation des concours Ecole propre et Génie sanitaire scolaire en milieu scolaire
	Projet expérimental de latrine appropriée et accessible dans les zones péri-urbaines et rurales du Sénégal (PROELA)	Union Européenne	Milieu périurbain et rural	2017-2019	Activités de clôture du projet
	Projet d’amélioration de l’Accès à l’Eau et à l’Assainissement dans les régions de Tambacounda, Sédhiou et Kolda (PEPAM)	Union Européenne	Régions de Tambacounda, Sédhiou et Kolda	2019	Taux de réalisation : - 95% pour la zone de Tambacounda/Kolda - 99% pour la zone de Sedhiou
Tchad	Contrat programme	Etat Tchadien	Territoire national	2017-2021	Suivi du décaissement de la contrepartie de l’Etat
Togo	Projet d’Aménagement Urbain du Togo-Phase 2 (PAUT 2)	Union Européenne AFD	Ministère de l’eau et de l’hydraulique villageoise	2016-2019	- réalisation du film documentaire bilan sur le projet - conception d’un catalogue bilan sur le projet - Poursuite de sensibilisation par les médias
	Projet Eau et Assainissement de Notsè-Phase 2 (PEAN 2)	Union Européenne	Ville de Lomé	2018	Poursuite de la campagne de sensibilisation dans les quartiers de la Commune
	Programme régional des aménagements hydrauliques multi-usages pour la réalisation de la sécurité alimentaire	UEMOA	Communauté de Nagbéni	2018	Intensification de la sensibilisation, de l’animation et de la communication sur l’hygiène et l’assainissement pour le changement de comportement et la bonne gestion des ouvrages

3.Renforcement des capacités des acteurs

En dehors de la participation à des ateliers et à d’autres rencontres stratégiques où EAA a été l’un des acteurs clés, l’institution a poursuivi l’encadrement des étudiants et stagiaires et s’est impliquée dans l’élaboration des fiches pédagogiques avec les instituts de formation et de recherche. Elle a été également très active dans sa mission d’influencer les politiques et stratégies ainsi que dans l’animation des plateformes d’échanges et des cadres de concertation dans le secteur d’HAEP.

Bien que tous les pays aient excellé dans le renforcement des capacités au cours du trimestre, d’autres ci-après se sont démarqués du lot dans l’accompagnement des acteurs.

Cameroun

Le renforcement des connaissances des élèves des clubs de santé de Yaoundé et ses environs s’est poursuivi avec les membres de l’association Jeunes Volontaires pour l’Environnement (JVE)

Cote d’Ivoire

- Participation à l'atelier de formation des acteurs, experts et chercheurs sur la nouvelle boîte à outils de gestion des boues de vidange (FSM Toolbox), à l’initiative de l’Association Africaine de l’Eau (AAE) et son partenaire "Athena Infonomics". Cette formation entre dans le cadre du projet de renforcement des capacités des opérateurs africains d’assainissement par des partenariats d’apprentissage par pairs (Rasop-Africa)

- Participation à l'atelier de validation du document de la Stratégie Nationale de l’Assainissement en milieu Rural de Côte d’Ivoire

RCA

- Par arrêté du Ministre du développement de l’énergie et des ressources hydrauliques, EAA a été désigné membre du comité de pilotage de l’élaboration du document de politique et stratégies en matière d’eau de la République Centrafricaine

- EAA fait partie du groupe de travail du secteur eau et assainissement pour le plan de relèvement pour la consolidation de la paix en RCA (RCPCA) qui est un document phare de programme du Gouvernement pour la période 2017 – 2021

- EAA a eu l’honneur et le privilège de recevoir sur ses sites de projets, la visite de la Sous-Secrétaire Générale des Nations Unies chargée des enfants et des conflits armés. Elle est venue apprécier le travail réalisé par les jeunes formés par EAA au métier de foreurs manuels.

4.Performance organisationnelle

En dehors des documents stratégiques analysés au premier trimestre, les réflexions de groupes se sont étendues aux dossiers à soumettre au prochain conseil des ministres. L’ensemble de ces documents, stratégiquement bien réfléchis et structurellement bien élaborés, constituent le gage de succès dans le nouveau dispositif institutionnel de l’Agence. Bien plus, ils contribueront à renforcer les instruments de performance organisationnelle tant attendue.

Par ailleurs, la restructuration du personnel s’est poursuivie dans les Bureaux Pays conformément au plan de réformes. En toile de fond, les fonctions de base cadrées sur six (06) postes essentiels restent la référence ; le reste du staff pouvant être déployé au gré des projets.

4.1. L’audit organisationnel

Menu principal de toutes les réformes, le rapport de l’audit organisationnel soumis en première lecture au premier trimestre par le Cabinet Africa Consult & Performances a recueilli les observations du management. La version corrigée, actuellement en pleine revue dans certains Etats par les Experts, sera soumise au prochain conseil des ministres pour adoption.

4.2. Appel à manifestation d’intérêts

Le leadership de EAA étant reconnu dans le secteur comme centre de ressources et de références, l’institution a été sollicitée ces derniers temps pour soumissionner à des appels à manifestation d’intérêts et des appels à projets. Dans la plupart des cas, elle a été retenue parmi les meilleures pour la phase finale de sélection. Fort de son emprise sur le terrain et de ses avantages comparatifs, EAA continuera d’offrir des services de qualité supérieure et restera très active dans le champ de la compétition.

5.Perspectives

Pour le troisième trimestre, les résultats ci-après sont attendus :

- Sensibilisation des Etats pour leur participation massive au prochain conseil des ministres

- L’accentuation des actions de plaidoyer

- La soumission de propositions aux appels à manifestation d’intérêts et aux appels à projets

- La réunion des Experts

- La tenue du Conseil des Ministres

En définitive, le rayonnement de l’institution dans le secteur d’HAEP est une réalité comme en témoignent la visite des hautes personnalités des Nations Unies et les reportages sur les réalisations de EAA par les médias internationaux, notamment français et britanniques. Le volume des appels d’offres soumis ou en cours de soumission et les nouveaux financements mobilisés dans le trimestre sont le résultat de la bonne performance institutionnelle et organisationnelle.

Dans cet élan, la qualité des résultats produits et leur amplification à travers les médias sont des marques de visibilité à préserver et intensifier. Par ailleurs, EAA restera toujours active dans les échanges et les rencontres entre acteurs pour partager son expérience et sa vision pour la promotion et le développement du secteur d’HAEP partout dans les pays. A cet effet, la formation à la carte en voie de lancement servira de plateforme d’échanges et de développement des capacités pour délivrer des services de qualité aux populations.

Enfin, comme aux deux premiers trimestres, le troisième trimestre sera encore plus riche en activités. Entre autres, le conseil des ministres maintes fois reporté pourra être envisagé au cours de la période. Dans l’intervalle, les documents de réformes en cours de finalisation seront affinés et largement partagés aux Experts des différents pays.

ACTIVITIES REPORT 2nd quarter 2019

ACTIVITIES REPORT

2^nd quarter 2019

Présenté par le Secrétariat Exécutif de EAA		Juin 2019

EAU ET ASSAINISSEMENT POUR L’AFRIQUE-WATER AND SANITATION FOR AFRICA

Introduction

In the dynamics of the preparation of the 2019 Ordinary Council of Ministers, a speed has been given to the process of finalizing the organizational audit report and the completion of certain pending files.

In member countries, projects and programs implementation as well as actors supervision continued with intensity along with new contracts signature.

Covering the period from April 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, this report begins the shift towards the very close holding of the WSA Council of Ministers.

Research-action for the development and promotion of technological innovations

Research-action on emerging themes and areas of concern continued during the quarter.

The overall situation of research in the different countries is as follows:

1.1. Cameroon

- Study on households willingness to pay a tax on sanitation with a view to defining the self-financing strategy of a sanitation company: The process of selecting a Technical Study Firm is underway at the Responsible Ministry

- Joint research project on disaster management in case of floods and droughts (INTEWAR): Concept note validated with partners for the preparation of the detailed proposal

1.2. Congo

Conduct of a socio-sanitary diagnostic study: implemented as part of the PEPS project, the aim is to fully grasp the socio-cultural and health realities of the target populations, as well as their current water supply conditions. Following activities have been carried out:

- Elaboration and amendment of the survey methodology note

- Validation test of the household questionnaire

- Collection of administrative data in the project target districts

- Mobilization meeting with neighborhood committees for their involvement in the data collection process

1.3. Cote d’Ivoire

Two research themes are currently underway:

- Innovative and sustainable method of fighting Swollen Shoot disease at a lower cost: a research protocol on the fertilization of cocoa plants with hygienized human urine was developed.

- Energy valorization of effluents from attiéké factories and support for the sustainable conservation of attiéké: an initial survey to collect basic data was carried out in April 2019

1.4. Sénégal

Experimental project for the provision of suitable and accessible latrines in peri-urban and rural areas of Senegal (PROELA): Research project fully funded by the European Union, in closing phase

1.5. Chad

Project to supply bioenergy from household waste and agricultural biomass residues: project under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) with Detong Environmental Engineering Co Ltd. An amount of US $ 50,000 is needed to complete the feasibility study

2.Projects and Programmes implementation

Despite the delay in disbursement by some financial partners field activities have intensified in most country offices. Added to this are the new initiatives taken on board. Many calls for proposals have been submitted, as cluster of countries in some cases. While a number of projects were completed, new ones were signed and launched during the quarter.

The table below summarizes the overall situation of projects and programs in member-countries.

Country Offices Portfolio Dashboard

Country	Project title	Financial Partner	Client	Period	Comments
Burkina Faso	Study of school infrastructures adaptation for a better management of menstruations by girls in schools	To seek out	Provinces of Ioba, Kouritenga, Namentenga, Sanmatenga, Bougouriba, and Poni	2019	- Analysis of the study data with the ODK-Collect Software and reporting for the NGO Plan International - Presentation of the steering committee study of the PEASS-BF project "Promoting Equality and Safety in School in Burkina Faso"
	Social housings in Bassinko/Ouagadougou Programme	Burkinabè State	Capital Population	2018-2019	Various meetings between the Ministry of Housing, WSA, IB Bank and Buiding companies for the repayment of 80 million FCFA invested in the construction of 50 social housing units
	Environmental education, hygiene and sanitation project in schools in peri-urban areas of Ouagadougou	CEAS Switzerland	Schools of the 05 communes of the BOULKIEMDE province	2019	Train pupils in an eco-citizen approach by empowering them to improve and respect their living environment
Burundi	Contract-Programme	Burundese Sate	Target at least 2,5 million people	2019-2023	Continuing follow up on the process
	CLTS approach in emergency situation	WHO, UNICEF, JICA	Areas at risk of epidemics in general and of Ebola in particular	Under negotiation	This project will be fast-tracked with the resurgence of cholera cases
	Integrated household waste management project in the province of Bujumbura Mairie	UNICEF	Ministry of the Environment, Agriculture and Livestock	12 months Project	Under negotiation
	Implementation of the CLTS approach in the 6 Provinces of Burundi (Cibitoke, Bubanza, Bujumbura Rural, Bujumbura Mairie, Rumonge and Makamba)	On going exploration	Ministry of Public Health and the fight against AIDS	12 months Project	On-going follow up on the project
Cameroon	Contract-Programme	Cameroonian State	National Territory	2017-2021	Request for an agreement in principle of the Minister of Water and Energy to award contracts for the execution of 08 boreholes equipped with Human Powered Pumps in OTC mode. The high insecurity environment prevailing in targeted localities is not attractive to companies
Cameroon	The Female Leadership Support Project for the Management of Sustainable Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Infrastructures and Sustainable Services (PALFISD-WASH)	Canada Funds for Local Initiatives (CFLI)	Women Associations	Under negotiation	Projet of 15 427 000 CFA Under negotiation
Congo	CLTS and Promotion of Good practices in Lékoumou	UNICEF	Department of Lékoumou	6 months starting from juyl 2018	-35 villages over 40 certified ODF an average 88% enlisted villages -Provision of ODF villages with sanitation tools and materials - 150 students, 150 Parent-Associations members and 90 teachers were trained on the use, management and maintenance of handwashing devices ; the promotion of good hygiene and sanitation practices at school
	Construction of ecological latrines Project	Brasseries du Congo/Congo Breweries	Primary Schools of Brazzaville	Under negotiation	Proposed construction of ecological latrines awaiting funding from the Heineken Africa Foundation
	Construction of ECOSAN latrines and social engineering Project in Mossaka	Mossaka Malewu	Locality of Mossaka	Under negotiation	- Technico-financial proposal validated - Awaiting financing
	IEC Project for improved hygiene and sanitation practices in Brazzaville	AFD	Ministry of Energy and Hydraulics	31 months	Intensification of project activities in terms of education and training for better hygiene practices
	IEC Project and outreach programme on hand-washing devices in schools in the department of Cuvette	African Oil Group Corporation(AOGC)	Department of Cuvette	Under negotiation	Financing under negotiation with AOGC
	Hygiene and Sanitation Project in the Department of Plateaux	UNICEF	Department of Plateaux	Under negotiation	Construction of ECOSAN-type latrines blocks, showers and handwasing devices as part of the WASH emergency following the influx of refugees from the DRC
Cote d’Ivoire	Latrines building programme in schools and ODF villages	Government Social Programme	Department of Rural area sanitation at the Ministry of Sanitation and Safety	2019	Contrat Under negotiation
	Energy recovery of effluents from attiéké factories and support for the sustainable conservation of attiéké	FIRCA	Agricultural Cooperative "YEBO-EKON" (Commune of Daloa)	24 months from the date of contract signature	- development of the identified site to house the biogas production and attiéké drying platform - construction of the platform (stores, effluent and urine storage pits, biodigester, ...) for the launch of the biogas production activities - holding of the project steering committee meeting - conduct of a basic survey - holding of a meeting of the Project Management Unit (PMU) composed of WSA Côte d'Ivoire, UJLoG and the Project Cooperative Company beneficiary - working and information session with the FIRCA on the project finance management
	Marketing of treatment products and promotion of new professions (Care International)	AfDB	Cities of Bouaké and Katiola	Under negotiation	The call for proposals relaunched from June to July for insufficient offers. WSA-Country Office will resubmit the offer
Niger	Resilience and Economic Growth in the Sahel - Strengthening Resilience (USAID/REGIS-ER)	USAID	Regions of Maradi, Tillabéry and Zinder	2013-2018	- Realization of 7 boreholes in the communes of Droum and Bandé - Provisional acceptance of 8 boreholes in the Maradi region - Training of project officers and GTC representatives on the determination of water service pricing based on operating costs
CAR	Project to improve the school environment and water coverage in the préfecture of Mbomou	UNICEF	Préfecture of Mbomou	2018-2019	One borehole was completed in addition to the 10 built in the first quarter
	CTLS Project in Lobaye	UNICEF	Lobaye	2019	- FDAL Process Engaged by Facilitators in 50 Target Villages - Agreement negotiated and obtained for the realization of 3 additional boreholes in Lobaye
	IEC for the building of 50 PSEPA boreholes	AfDB	Bangui + 4 Préfectures	2018-2019	2nd phase of the project completed at the end of June 2019 and final report elaboration in progress
	IEC for the CAR/DRC multinational electricity networks interconnection Project from the Boali 1 Hydroelectric System (PMIRE)	AfDB	Préfecture of Ombella M’poko in CAR and the Equateur/DRC province	Under negotiation	Offer prepared and submited
	IEC for the RWSSI/PSEPA project	AfDB	3 Préfectures of the CAR	Under negotiation	Offer submitted for realization in 66 villages
	Capacity Building in Manual Drilling Techniques Project	UNICEF	Child Soldiers and Unemployed Youth	2019	- Two boreholes built including one at the women's prison in Bimbo, near Bangui - Training on manual drilling techniques using the water bombing method or jetting
Senegal	Sustainable Improvement of Sanitary and Socio-economic Conditions of Rural Populations Project (PADSER)	European Union	Region of Sédhiou	2017-2019	- Continued social mobilization and awareness - Organization of competitions on Clean Schools and in-School sanitary engineering
	Experimental project for the provision of suitable and accessible latrines in peri-urban and rural areas of Senegal(PROELA)	European Union	Peri-urban and rural area	2017-2019	Closing project activities
	Project to improve access to water and sanitation in the regions of Tambacounda, Sedhiou and Kolda (PEPAM)	European Union	Regions of Tambacounda, Sédhiou and Kolda	2019	Achievment rate: - 95% for Tambacounda/Kolda area - 99% for Sedhiou area
Chad	Contract-programme	Chad State	National Territory	2017-2021	Follow up on the disbursement of the State counterpart
Togo	Urban development Togo-Phase 2 Project (PAUT 2)	European Union AFD	Ministry of Water and Rural Hydraulic	2016-2019	- production of a documentary film review on the project - design of an inventory catalog on the project - Continue raising awareness through the media
	Water and Sanitation Notsè-Phase 2 Project (PEAN 2)	European Union	City of Lomé	2018	Continue the awareness campaign in the neighborhoods of the Commune
	Regional Program of Multipurpose Hydraulic Facilities for Achieving Food Security	UEMOA	Commune of Nagbéni	2018	Intensification of public awareness, animation and communication on hygiene and sanitation for behavioral change and good management of facilities

3.Capacity building of actors

Apart from participating in workshops and other strategic meetings where WSA was one of the key actors, the institution continued to supervise students and trainees and was involved in the development of pedagogic sheets with training and research institutes. The institution has also been very active in its mission of influencing policies and strategies as well as the facilitation of exchange platforms and consultation frameworks in the WASH sector.

Although all country-offices have excelled in capacity building during the quarter, others below stood out in supporting actors.

Cameroon

Strengthening the knowledge of students from health clubs in Yaoundé and the surrounding area continued with the members of the association Jeunes Volontaires pour l'Environnement /Young Volunteers for the Environment (JVE)

Cote d’Ivoire

- Participation in the training workshop of actors, experts and researchers on the new fecal sludge management toolbox (FSM Toolbox), on the initiative of the African Water Association (AFWA) and its partner "Athena Infonomics". This training is part of the project to build the capacity of African sanitation operators through peer-to-peer learning partnerships (Rasop-Africa)

- Participation in the validation workshop of the National Strategy for Rural Sanitation

CAR

- By order of the Minister of Energy Development and Water Resources, WSA has been appointed member of the steering committee for the elaboration of the water policy and strategies document of the Central African Republic

- WSA is part of the Water and Sanitation Working Group for the CAR Peacebuilding Recovery Plan (RCPCA) which is a flagship program document of the Government for the period 2017 - 2021

- WSA had the honor and privilege to receive on its project sites the visit of the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. A visit during which she expressed her appreciation of the work done by youths trained by WSA in the profession of manual drillers.

4.Organizational performance

Apart from the strategic documents analyzed in the first quarter, group reflections were extended to work on files to be submitted to the next Council of Ministers. These strategically well thought and structurally well developed documents are key to the success in the Agency new institutional arrangement. Moreover, they will help strengthen the instruments of the long-awaited organizational performance. In addition, staff restructuring continued in the Country Offices in line with the reform plan. In the background, the basic functions of six (06) essential positions remain the reference; the rest of the staff can be deployed according to the projects.

4.1. Organizationnal audit

Main menu of all reforms, the report of the organizational audit submitted in first reading in the first quarter by the Africa Consult & Performances Firm has collected the management observations. The corrected version, currently under review in some states by experts, will be submitted to the next Council of Ministers for adoption.

4.2. Call for expressions of interest

As WSA leadership is recognized in the sector as a resource and referral center, the institution has recently been called upon to bid for calls for expressions of interest and calls for projects. In most cases, the agency was selected among the best for the final selection phase. With its strength in the field and its comparative advantages, WSA will continue to offer quality services and remain very active in the competition field.

5.Perspectives

For the third quarter, following results are expected:

- Raising awareness of States for their massive participation in the next Council of Ministers

- The accentuation of advocacy actions

- The submission of proposals to calls for expressions of interest and calls for projects

- The Experts meeting

- The holding of the Council of Ministers

Ultimately, the institution influence in WASH sector is a reality as evidenced by the visit of senior figures of the United Nations and reports on WSA achievements by the international media, including French and British. The volume of tenders submitted or in the process of being submitted and the new financing ressources mobilized in the quarter are the result of a good institutional and organizational performance.

In this momentum, the quality of the results produced and their amplification through the media are trademarks of visibility to preserve and intensify. In addition, WSA will remain active in exchanges and meetings between stakeholders to share its experience and vision for the promotion and development of the WASH sector throughout the countries. To this end, custom-made trainings to be launched will serve as a platform for exchanges and capacity building to deliver quality services to the population.

Finally, as in the first two quarters, the third quarter will be even richer in activities. Among other things, the Council of Ministers, which has been postponed several times, may be considered during the period. In the meantime, the reform documents being finalized will be refined and widely shared by experts from different countries.

3rd Quarter report 2019

Introduction

Failing to hold the Council of Ministers during this quarter, advocacy actions have been stepped up to ensure broad participation of country members in the next Council. In the meantime, practical preparations are well under way as reform documents are reviewed in detail to ensure their consistency and relevance.

In addition, the launch of tailor-made and on-demand training courses at the end of September will offer a unique opportunity for stakeholders to discuss on the sector developments and the consolidation of achievements to ensure the sustainability of investments.

Meanwhile, projects and programs implementation in countries has continued and good prospects for substantial financing mobilization are in sight.

This report, covering the period from July 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019, outlines all the institution achievements and opens new perspectives for the holding of the Council of Ministers.

Research-action for the development and promotion of technological innovations

The overall research situation in the different countries is as follows:

1.1. Cameroon

- Study on households willingness to pay a sanitation tax in order to define a sanitation company self-financing strategy: the process of selecting a consulting firm is underway at the level of the responsible Minister.

- Joint Research Project on Disaster Management in Floods and Droughts (INTEWAR): Concept note validated by the German Ministry of Education and Research, funding partner. The stakeholder workshop was held to develop the proposal and define the schedule for the launch of project activities in January 2020.

1.2. DRC/Congo

Carrying out of a socio-sanitary diagnosis and analysis of gender relations study: an assessment of the differentiated perceptions and expectations of men and women on the quality of the public drinking water service; and development of a communication strategy between the LCDE and its users

1.3. Cote d’Ivoire

Research works are carried out on the following two themes:

- Innovative and sustainable method to fight Swollen Shoot disease at a lower cost: the research protocol developed is currently being validated by the scientific department responsible for supervising the research

- Energy recovery of effluents from attiéké plants and support for their sustainable conservation: various studies are planned on socio-economic, socio-anthropological, energy and environmental themes. A master's thesis addressing the socio-economic empowerment of women producing attiéké is being prepared for defense. Doctoral students and Master 2 students in biotechnology were also mobilized to deal, among other things, with microbiological aspects and the modelling of the bioenergy production process

1.4. CAR

The issue of sewage sludge management in the 1st district of the city of Bangui: research topic in the Master's degree in water, hygiene and sanitation at the Aube Nouvelle University in Ouagadougou

1.5. Senegal

A thesis project and a budgeted work plan are currently under review on the theme "Research on the best combination of organic materials available in rural areas to improve the performance of biogas production from Hand Flushing Toilets (HFT) and the optimization of the quantity of water used in bio-digesters as well as the comparison of agricultural fertilizers quality after biomethanization".

2.Implementation of projects and programmes

The celebration of the end of open defecation (ODF) in most enrolled villages is to be welcomed and intensified. Surely, the majority of projects focusing on this theme have come to an end, but negotiations are under way either to scale up or to launch a new phase. These achievements must be preserved especially since it has increased WSA's visibility on the field.

Opportunities to mobilize new funding have been offered all out and requests have been made to this effect. In addition, close monitoring of old fundings is carried out on a regular basis in order to maximize and diversify financial flows for the optimal implementation of initiatives.

The following summary table presents the general situation of projects and programmes in the countries.

Country office portfolio dashboard

Country	Project Title	Financial Partner	Client	Period	Comments
Burkina Faso	Study on the adaptation of school infrastructures for better management of menstruation by girls in schools	To be seeked	Provinces of Ioba, Kouritenga, Namentenga, Sanmatenga, Bougouriba, and Poni	2019	Plan International amendments to the provisional report are expected for the study dissemination at the national level
	Soscial housing Programme in Bassinko/Ouagadougou	Burkinabè Government	Capital Population	2018-2019	Taking into account the commitments of each party and the additional costs borne by the 2 construction companies, the following arrangements have been agreed: - GERBATP remains liable for the sum of 22,000,000 FCFA to WSA out of the 40 million FCFA invested - ECNAF remains liable for the sum of 21,000,000 FCFA to WSA out of the 40 million FCFA invested
	Project in environmental education, hygiene and sanitation in schools in the peri-urban areas of Ouagadougou	CEAS Switzerland	Schools in the 05 communes of the province of BOULKIEMDE	2019	- Training of 40 teachers and 10 Parents Associations/EMAs on the promotion of hygiene and sanitation in schools - Presentation of pedagogical guide to actors for hygiene education in schools
Cameroon	Contract-programme	Cameroon Government	National Territory	2017-2021	Awaiting authorization from the Minister of Water and Energy to relaunch the program
Cameroon	The Support Project for Women's Leadership in the Management of Infrastructures and Supply of Sustainable Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services (PALFISD-WASH)	Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)	Women Associations	Under negotiation	Project worth CFAF 15,427,000 under negotiation
DRC	CLTS and Promotion of godd practices in Lékoumou	UNICEF	Departement of Lékoumou	6 months as from July 2018	- 35 villages have been certified ODF out of the 40 villages triggered - Completion of the project first phase with very satisfactory results
	Ecological latrines construction Project	Brasseries du Congo (Breweries)	Primary schools of Brazzaville	Under negotiation	Awaiting funding from the Heineken Africa Foundation
	ECOSAN latrines construction and social engineering Project in Mossaka	Mossaka Malewu	Locality of Mossaka	Under negotiation	Project awaiting financing after validation of technical and financial bids
	Project for the Extension in Peripheral Areas and Strengthening of the Drinking Water Supply in Brazzaville (PEPS)	AFD	Ministry of Energy and Hydraulics	months	- Identification, mobilization and organization of community structures for the project implementation - Design and dissemination of SARAR /PHAST and HAMS tools for awareness-raising in drinking water, hygiene and sanitation; and to combat erosion in family, school, health and public environments - Organisation of door-to-door public awareness campaigns, focus groups and broadcasting of audio-visual messages - Raising awareness on how to access connections, reduce water waste and control water consumption at homes - Monitoring and evaluation of the evolution of actions to combat erosion and the rate of access to water, hygiene and sanitation services in family, school, health and public environments, including gender relations - Participation in weekly meetings to monitor project implementation
	IEC and Extension Project for handwashing devices in schools in the department of La Cuvette	African Oil Group Corporation(AOGC)	Department of La Cuvette	Under negotiation	Expected funding from AOGC
	Hygiene and sanitation Project in the Plateaux Department	UNICEF	Department of Plateaux	Under negotiation	Funding expected from UNICEF for the construction of ECOSAN latrine blocks, showers and handwashing divices for refugees from the DRC
Cote d’Ivoire	ODF Schools and Villages Latrinization Program (PLEV-FDAL)	Government social Programme	Rural Sanitation Department (DAR) of the Ministry of Sanitation and Hygiene	2019	- Contract signed on 12 July 2019 for the implementation of the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) in 15 villages in the Department of Zuénoula (Marahoué Region, Central West Côte d'Ivoire) - A team of 04 facilitators has been recruited and deployed in the field - Triggering of the 15 villages in September 2019
	Energy recovery from effluents from attiéké plants and support for their sustainable conservation	FIRCA (Interprofessional Fund for Agricultural Research and Consulting)		2019-2021	- completion of the platform to start biogas production activities from attiéké production and drying - installation of visibility signs - organization of capacity-building sessions for women producers on two key themes: (i) Management and community life (ii) Inventories management - participation in the meetings of the Project Management Unit composed of WSA Côte d'Ivoire, UJLoG and "YEBO-EKON" the beneficiary Cooperative Company - working session with the FIRCA delegation as part of their project monitoring missions
	Marketing of processing products and promotion of new business sectors (Care International)	AfDB	Cities of Bouaké and Katiola	Under negotiation	- Call for applications relaunched as part of the PATER Project (Promotion of access to toilets and jobs in Bouaké and Katiola through the reuse of sludge and urine) - Submission of the offer
Niger	Resilience and economic growth in the Sahel -Strengthening Resilience (USAID/REGIS-ER)	USAID	Regions of Maradi, Tillabéry and Zinder	2019-2020	Project to end on 31 July 2019 but extended for 14 months (August-September 2020) to consolidate the achievements of the past phase and transfer responsibilities to local institutions (Municipalities). Actions to be followed-up at Tillabéri : - 5 water point management committees (CGPE) have opened bank accounts - The CGPE of Bonkor has 310,000 FCFA in its account - In Ayawane the amount on hand is 240,000 FCFA, 4 repairs were made for an expense of 10,500 FCFA - In Tigodaret: 75,000 FCFA are available in crates after the recent repair of the borehole - In Kourmou: monthly contribution of 500 f per month per household with 3 repairs which cost 265 000 FCFA and the amount available at the cash register is 235 000 FCFA - In Tagantassou: a partner has set up the Human-Operated Pump as a Small Water Supply Network. They have an availability of 255,000 FCFA in cash register with 3 repairs and the payment method is direct at the price of 10 FCFA per 25 litre can. - The CGPE of the village of Bonfeba has not yet opened a bank account, but the process is ongoing. The amount on hand for this committee is 36,000 FCFA after 3 repairs Regular monitoring of the water quality of 10 boreholes in the Zinder region. Support for the management of drilling contracts in Niger Transfer of responsibilities and support to local institutions: - Support for the establishment of the area committees and training on the local convention development process - Elaboration of rules for the management of all key economic activities on which the population of the commune depends for its livelihood - Training of stakeholders (Mayor, JWG members, WASH focal point and members of the Good Practices Commission) to take charge of promoting the payment of water services on an operating account - Support for the implementation of the environmental monitoring and management plan
CAR	Project to build 30 manual boreholes in ODF villages	UNICEF	Prefecture of Mbomou	Under negotiation	Project developped and submitted
	CLTS Project in Lobaye	UNICEF	Lobaye	2019	- 36 villages out of the 50 target villages ODF triggered are in the process of being certified by the DGRH - Completion of 03 additional boreholes in three different locations in the Lobaye region
	IEC for the building of 50 boreholes of the PSEPA	AfDB	Bangui + 4 Prefectures	2018-2019	Extension of the project without additional cost until November 2019 to consolidate achievements
	IEC for the multinationalproject of interconnection of RCA / DRC electrical networks from the Boali 1 hydroelectric system (PMIRE)	AfDB	Prefecture of Ombella M’poko in CAR and the province of Equateur/RDC	2019-2020	Contract awarded and contract signature undrway for the start of activities in the 4th quarter of 2019
	IEC for the RWSSI/PSEPA project	AfDB	3 Prefectures of CAR	On going negotiation	Offer submitted for the construction of 66 villages
	Water, hygiene and sanitation project in prisons and police and gendarmerie stations	UNICEF	Prisons and police stations	On going negotiation	Projet Under negotiation
	Capacity building project for young drillers and well driggers in construction technology for water and sanitation works	UNICEF	Young people and drillers	On going negotiation	Projet Under negotiation
	CLTS project in two prefectures under negotiation	UNICEF	2 prefectures	On going negotiation	Projet Under negotiation
Senegal	Project for the Sustainable Improvement of the Sanitary and Socioeconomic Conditions of the People in rural areas(PADSER)	European Union	Region of Sédhiou	2017-2019	- 1,300 latrines built to date, including 290 completed works without a tank and 1,010 with tanks for hand washing devices - 104 latrines are under construction - 404 requests recorded to acquire works - 30 HWD installed in schools - An order for 22 bio-digesters is in progress, knowing that 23 bio-digesters connected to a latrine have been carried out to date - 25 sani shops out of the 28 installed are operational - 11 of 20 agronomic trial plots were installed covering corn, peanuts, onions and eggplant using sanitation by-products (urine, digestate) - Continuation of social mobilization, awareness raising activities affecting 61,117 people
Senegal	Project to improve Access to Water and Sanitation in the regions of Tambacounda, Sédhiou and Kolda (PEPAM)	European Union	Regions of Tambacounda, Sédhiou and Kolda	2019	For the Tambacounda / Kolda area: - 117 standpipes produced out of 117 - 35 water towers provisionally accepted out of 35 For the Sédhiou area: - 8 water towers provisionally accepted out of 8
Chad	Contract programme	Chad government	National territory	2017-2021	The disbursement of the State counterpart is linked to the budget collective still expected
Togo	Togo Urban Development Project-Phase 2 (PAUT 2)	European Union FDA	Ministry of water and village hydraulics	2016-2019	Participation in the ecological race and cleaning operations of the surroundings of the 4th lake within the framework of the EU Togo Forum: cleaning session followed by an ecological race in small strides in the spirit of mass sport during which participants pick up waste along the 4th lake
	Notsè Water and Sanitation Project-Phase 2 (PEAN 2)	European Union	City of Lomé	2018	- Awareness campaign in the districts of the Municipality focused on the cleanliness of drinking water, good management of household waste, the use of latrines, hand washing, maintenance of sanitation facilities, wild dump removal -Awareness adds broadcasted on local partner radios for behavior change in favor of hygiene and sanitation
	Regional program of multi-purpose hydraulic installations for achieving food security	UEMOA	Communauty of Nagbéni	2018	Following awareness-raising on hygiene and sanitation for behavior change and good management of works, the following changes can be observed in the field: ü Existing water points are better maintained ü Children usually wash their hands and fruits before eating them ü Defecation in nature decreases ü The people maintain the storefronts of their concessions ü Public places are better maintained Overall, the beneficiary populations are always receptive to messages and continue to react positively in the direction of behavior change in terms of hygiene and sanitation

3.Capacity building of actors

The launch of the tailor-made and on-demand training process, the participation in workshops and consultation frameworks, the supervision of students and trainees constituted, among other things, the main menu of training of actors during the quarter.

In the countries, sector actors and WSA staff were equipped with tools of sensitization and mobilization for behavior change on the issues of hygiene and sanitation in particular.

Far from being exhaustive, the overall assessment of capacity building can be summarized as follows:

Burkina Faso

- German-Burkinabé Cooperation Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Program (PEA) has been implemented by GIZ since 2006 and is placed under the technical supervision of the Ministry of Water and Sanitation. It aims to improve the supply of drinking water and sanitation for the population, in particular those living in peripheral urban areas and villages attached to urban centers. The PEA has been extended for a three years period (January 2019 to December 2021)

WSA Burkina was asked to provide training for GIZ advisers and partner structures on the "Sustainability of projects and programs for the supply of drinking water, hygiene and sanitation by SARAR / PHAST" theme. Participants were given various technical files on the SARAR / PHAST approach and technological options, as well as a bag of SARAR tools adapted to their context to be used in the field.

- Participation in the validation workshop of the FDAL 2O19 roadmap organized by the General Department of Sanitation with the support of UNICEF: positioning of each actor for the operationalization of the activities selected with a view to achieving the End of Open Air Defecation (ODF)

- Participation in the extraordinary general assembly of the consultative framework for research in the field of Water and sanitation (CPCR-Eau). It is an associative structure composed of the dismemberment of the State and of legal persons under the aegis of the Minister of Water and Sanitation. The CPCR-Eau mission is to promote concertation between research structures and organizations benefiting from the results of research on water and sanitation on the one hand, and on the other hand to facilitate dialogue between researchers and practitioners to improve industry practices and efficiency. As an important decision, the scientific days will now be held twice a year at the General Department of Water Resources.

- Participation in the 2019 mid-term review of the Sectoral Dialogue Framework "Environment, Water and Sanitation" (CSD-EEA): an overall assessment of the achievements has been made in the sectors of environment, water/sanitation and urban planning.

- Participation in the regional dialogue on "accelerating progress in the implementation of IWRM to achieve the water-related SDGs in West Africa: challenges, innovative approaches and roles of partnerships". It is organized by the Regional Water Partnership of West Africa (GWP-AO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Sanitation of Burkina Faso, the Center for Water Resources Management of ECOWAS and the West African Monetary and Economic Union Commission (UEMOA) responsible for Agriculture, Water Resources and the Environment.

The main objective of the regional dialogue of key actors was to contribute to advancing the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda by improving water governance and ensuring water security to support the achievement of the SDG6 and other water-related SDGs at national, transboundary and regional levels in West Africa.

Cameroon

Participation in a training workshop for trainers on menstrual hygiene management in humanitarian response through the prism of WASH. The entire WASH Cameroon platform including UNICEF, UN-Women and the Ministry of Water and Energy took part in the workshop

Congo

- Support to the General Department of Hydraulics in the holding of the workshop of training of the mason-craftsmen on the techniques of construction of the improved autonomous latrines. This workshop bringing together 50 masons from the villages of the districts of Mayéyé, Sibiti and Zanaga took place in 2 phases: theoretical and practical

- Training of support staff in the use of SARAR / PHAST tools and in the manufacturing techniques of the "tippy tap" type handwashing device

Cote d’Ivoire

Participation, as a resource legal person, in the work of the Drafting Committee of the final document of the National Strategy for Sanitation in Rural Areas (SNAR) of Côte d'Ivoire. The development of this strategy is part of the cooperation between the Government of Côte d'Ivoire and UNICEF

CAR

Training was initiated and led by the Country Office on the concepts of water and sanitation for the benefit of a young association called FDI.

4.Organizational performance

The outlook seems bright, and the horizon is gradually cleared for WSA both diplomatically that under volume ever growing portfolio of more. WSA is regularly consulted on industry issues and frequently asked to participate, animate and direct technical meetings or groups of reflections. This means that the new institutional mechanism put in place is working and the organizational performance instruments tested for almost two years are beginning to set.

4.1. Hosting agreement

Signed between WSA and Chad on August 8, 2019, the Hosting Agreement enshrines the establishment of the Agency in the Republic of Chad in accordance with the instruments and uses applicable to Organizations of comparable rank and gives it full legal personality of International organisation. The Resident Representative accreditation letter was presented on September 10, 2019 to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Integration, International Cooperation and the Diaspora.

This diplomatic breakthrough is the mark of good organizational performance which the Agency must jealously guard wherever it is established.

4.2 Organizational audit

Various discussions between WSA Management and the Africa Consult & Performances Cabinet made it possible to clarify certain details of the reforms. Like other similar organizations, WSA must have a form of organization that meets the criteria of exceptional performance and the requirements of a pan-African agency with high added value.

The expected version of the reform documents will consolidate all these concerns for the strategic repositioning of WSA on the issues of major continental issues in terms of hygiene, sanitation and drinking water on the continent.

4.3. Call for expressions of interest

A significant number of service offers and calls for expressions of interest were submitted during the quarter. The Agency is in the final stages of most selection processes and will continue to make a difference through the quality of its offers. Other processes have been completed and contracts have been signed to deliver high-quality programs in the field. Most country offices are at work and remain mobilized in the field of competition

4.4. Mobilization of partnerships and States

The diplomatic offensive intensified during the quarter through exchanges, hearings and participation in official meetings. The presence of WSA is increasingly marked at major official ceremonies both at headquarters and in country offices.

Consequently, requests for tenders and participation in the activities of technical and financial partners are regularly recorded.

Much more interesting is the renewed interest shown by member states in their Pan-African institution, as evidenced by the frequency of exchanges on the life of the Agency, the regularity of contacts and operational support. The volume of financial support from States is increasing from 2018 to the present, a tangible sign of reappropriation of WSA, the only very active instrument in action research for the promotion of the WASH sector in Africa.

5.Perspectives

For the last quarter of 2019, the following results are expected:

- The launch of on-demand and tailor-made training

- The accentuation of advocacy actions towards States and TFPs

- The submission of proposals to calls for expressions of interest and calls for projects

- Meeting of Experts

- The holding of the Council of Ministers

6.Conclusion

The increasingly asserted presence of WSA in the operational and diplomatic fields; and in official meetings is consolidating day by day. The volume of resources mobilized or in the process of mobilization is sufficient proof of the gradual return to normality and to full operating conditions.

Technically, the initiatives developed in terms of productive sanitation are yielding very encouraging results and are waiting to be scaled up. As in Senegal, monitoring of the trial plots revealed that the use of sanitation by-products is effective in the recovery of hygienic excreta in agriculture. Indeed, biofertilizer boards (hygienized urine or digestate) have better growth and more advanced vegetative development compared to other control boards. The use of by-products has proven to be an alternative to chemical fertilizer and has less negative impact on the environment.

WSA has indeed returned to its fundamentals, namely the resumption of research activities on emerging themes, the training and supervision of students and sector actors, the support of States and communities in the implementation of their policies andstrategies on hygiene, sanitation and drinking water. Contacts have been made with research centers, notably the Center for Research and Studies in Social and Human Sciences (CRESSH) of Congo to conclude a partnership agreement.

Diplomatically, the Agency influence is growing and its operational base is growing every day. At headquarters and in country offices, numerous contacts are established and the Agency credibility is reaffirmed through exchanges, audiences, visits received and invitations to participate in summits and other major meetings.

Furthermore, advocacy actions will be developed towards new partners to attract the maximum investment towards areas with high needs that are not covered on the one hand and on the other hand for the scaling up of already tested and promising initiatives.

Finally, the organization of the Council of Ministers will remain the institution top priority. The papers of the council are being refined while the preparation for this great meeting is accelerating both at headquarters, in the member states and at the level of the country holding the presidency.

ACTIVITIES REPORT Fourth quarter of 2019

ACTIVITIES REPORT

Fourth quarter of 2019

Presented by the WSA Executive Secretariat		December 2019

Introduction

The last quarter of 2019 marked the effective launch of on-demand training bringing together sector actors to discuss current developments. Lessons learned from this first edition have sufficiently enriched the training catalog planned for 2020.

On a quite different front, a major breakthrough has been made in resource mobilization actions given the volume of funding applications and the importance of calls for interest and calls for projects responded to.

The latest version of reform documents taking into account the Agency observations has been officially submitted by the Cabinet Africa Consult & Performances firm.

Upcoming actions include advocacy for all member States to take ownership and participate in the next Council of Ministers.

This report consolidates achievements covering the period from October 01, 2019 to December 31, 2019 on the agency relaunch in connection with 2020 challenges, a turning point year for the Pan-African Agency future.

Research-action for the development and promotion of technological innovations

The overall situation of research in the different countries is as follows :

1.1. Cote d’Ivoire

Research is continuing on the following two themes:

- Innovative and sustainable method of combating Swollen Shoot disease at low cost: strong involvement of farmers in carrying out the experimental phase.

- Energy recovery of effluents from attiéké factories and support for its sustainable conservation: on going of various studies along with the documentary review and the research protocol development

1.2. Central African Republic (CAR)

- Addressing the issue of sewage sludge management in the 1st district of the city of Bangui: continue mentoring of a Master's student on the issue of sewage sludge management

- Dissemination of two innovations in the WASH sector: prototype of a handwashing device designed by the country office; and educational cards games on hygiene in school environment easily adaptable to the community environment

1.3. Sénégal

A Thesis project and a budgeted work plan on the following theme have been submitted to WSA approval : ̏Search for the best combination of organic materials available in rural areas to improve the performance of biogas production from Pour-flush toilets; and the optimization of the quantity of water used in bio-digesters; as well as the comparison of the quality of agricultural fertilizers after biomethanisation ”.

Research shall start as soon as the Memorandum of Understanding is signed between stakeholders.

2.Implementation of Projects and Programmes

Significant changes have been observed in populations behavior when dealing with hygiene and sanitation issues. This is felt both at home and in crowded public places such as markets, schools and health centers. In Togo and Senegal, as in many other countries, the number of villages celebrating the end of open defecation (ODF) and those enrolled in the programme is increasing. Based on these very encouraging results, some projects on this theme have been scaled up and others that came to an end have had their deadline extended for a new phase.

In addition, new financing has been provided during the quarter as in CAR and in many other countries. High-quality dossiers were introduced in response to offered resource mobilization opportunities.

The table below summarizes the update on projects and programmes in member countries.

Country offices portfolio dashboard

Country	Project title	Financial Partner	Client	Period	Observations
Burkina Faso	School infrastructures adaptation study for better management of menstruation by girls in school	To be seeked	Provinces of Ioba, Kouritenga, Namentenga, Sanmatenga, Bougouriba, and Poni	2019	The validation of the provisional report by Plan International is still expected in order to move on to other stages
Burkina Faso	Social Housing Programme in Bassinko/Ouagadougou	Burkinabè State	Population of the Capital City	2018-2019	Follow up on GERBATP and ECNAF commitments for the reimbursement of sums due
Cameroon	Contract-programme	State of Cameroon	National Territory	2017-2021	Pending the Minister of Water and Energy authorization to relaunch the programme
Cameroon	The Female Leadership Support Project for the Management of Infrastructures and Sustainable Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Services (PALFISD-WASH)	Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (FCIL)	Women Associations	Under negotiation	A 15 427 000 FCFA value Project
Congo	CLTS and promotion of good practices in Lékoumou	UNICEF	Department of Lékoumou	6 months from July 2018	Signing of an additional contract of 35 496 831 FCFA for the improvement of latrines for at least 400 households in the target area. The General Directorate of Hydraulics will provide materials to build sanplats and WSA will bare craftsmen-masons labor
	Building of ecological latrines Project	Breweries of Congo	Brazzaville Primary Schools	Under negotiation	Heineken Africa Foundation funding still expected
	ECOSAN latrine construction and social engineering Project in Mossaka	Mossaka Malewu	Mossaka locality	Under negotiation	On going negotiation
	Extension in Peripheral areas and strengthening of the Drinking Water Service in Brazzaville Project (PEPS)	AFD (French Development Agency)	Ministry of Energy and Hydraulics	months	- Raising awareness on good practices in hygiene, sanitation and erosion control, as well as the benefits of public drinking water service - Of the 11 deliverables/outputs planned for 2019, nine (09) were realised, namely: The inception report The report on the socio-health diagnosis The strategy for promoting good hygiene and sanitation practices The action plan for the promotion of good hygiene and sanitation practices The status report on access to the public drinking water service The strategy for promoting the public drinking water service The action plan for the promotion of the public drinking water service The half-yearly report The Monitoring-Evaluation system
	IEC and popularization of handwashing devices in schools in La Cuvette Department Project	African Oil Group Corporation(AOGC)	Department of La Cuvette	Under negotiation	Awaiting financing from AOGC
	Hygiene and Sanitation Project in the Department of Plateaux	UNICEF	Department of Plateaux	Under negotiation	UNICEF funding still pending to start construction of sanitation facilities for DRC refugees
Cote d’Ivoire	Latrines building in schools and ODF villages Programme (PLEV-FDAL)	Social Programme of the government	Department of Rural Sanitation (DAR) of the Ministry of Sanitation and Safety	2019	16 triggered villages are monitored for the construction of latrines by households to achieve ODF
	Energy recovery from effluents from attiéké factories and support for its sustainable conservation	FIRCA (Interprofessional Fund for Agricultural Research and Council)	Agricultural Cooperative Company "YEBO-EKON" (Commune of Daloa)	2019-2021	- Feeding of the biodigester and flammability test of the biogas produced - Participation in the Project Management Unit (PMU) meetings to which participate WSA- Côte d'Ivoire, UJLoG and "YEBO-EKON" the project beneficiary - Development of modules for the second capacity building session for women producers - Visit of a FIRCA delegation as part of the project monitoring on October 09, 2019
	Marketing of treatment products and promotion of new professions (Care International)	AfDB	Cities of Bouaké and Katiola	Under negotiation	Offer resubmitted and awaiting decision
	Updating of studies, monitoring and control of construction works for 14 sewage sludge treatment plants	National Office of Sanitation and Drainage (ONAD)	12 Cities	Under negotiation	Submission of technical and financial offers in December 2019 in partnership with the CONCEPT Design Office
Niger	Resilience and economic growth in the Sahel - Strengthening Resilience (USAID/REGIS-ER)	USAID	Regions of Maradi, Tillabéry and Zinder	2019-2020	Continued monitoring of access to drinking water, basic sanitation infrastructure and transfer of responsibilities to the Communes Water component - In collaboration with town halls and GTCs(citizen working groups), identification of villages for the rehabilitation of 6 Hand pumps for 2019/2020 as part of the cost extension for 2 boreholes per commune - Support to municipalities for the development of limited CAD by municipality for the rehabilitation of boreholes - Support for the management of drilling contracts in Niger: monitoring of attachments and statements of lots - Periodic monitoring of the water quality of 10 boreholes in the region of Zinder : results of physico-chemical analysis of samples show that boreholes water quality is always good for human consumption. Bacteriological results not yet available - Periodic monitoring of the water quality of 28 boreholes (out of 30 requested) from Tillabéry North and South. According to the results received in December 2019, waters remain of good physicochemical quality. In terms of bacteriological quality, eleven (11) show the presence of total coliforms mainly in the area of Filingué (09). Management committees for concerned boreholes will be called upon via local development committees and the GTCs, to reinforce the protective measures around the works and raise user awareness to resolve this matter. In addition, a disinfection mission will be recommended as soon as possible. - Final acceptance of 18 water points including 10 in the Zinder region and 8 in the Tillaberi region - Monitoring of commitments made by the entrepreneur for the finalization of water points - Participation in site meetings Sanitation Component - In Tillabéry South, the village of Kouboutché, assessed for ODF, showed signs of manifest regression with the return of human faeces. Following the various appeals from local development structures, the village has thus regained its ODF aspect - In Tillabéry Nord, 34 latrines were built and fenced for proper use in 3 villages Transfer of responsibility and support to local Institutions - Support for updating the action plan of the citizen working group (GTC): taking into account the monitoring the rehabilitation of water points in the action plan - Coaching of GTC members: technical support of the GTC in the preparation of summary reports based on simplified data collecting sheets filled by local development committees
CAR	Construction of 30 manual boreholes in ODF Villages Project	UNICEF	Prefecture of Mbomou	2019-2020	A project to build 30 manual boreholes in ODF villages was concluded with Unicef for an amount of 106,513,289 FCFA of which 94,532,000 FCFA in cash and 9,701,289 FCFA in supply with WSA's contribution worth of 2,280,000 FCFA. Four boreholes were drilled in 2019. Other remaining activities will continue in 2020
	CLTS Project in Lobaye	UNICEF	Lobaye	2019	- 47 villages out of the 50 triggered have reached the end of open defecation. Missions of certification and celebration will be held during the first quarter of 2020 - Beginning of awareness campaigns in the old ODF villages certified past years
	IEC for the construction of 50 boreholes from the PSEPA	AFDB	Bangui + 4 Préefectures	2018-2019	After an amendment without financial effect extending the mission duration to the end of November 2019, this project was closed with satisfaction. The final report has been written and filed with the coordination
	IEC for the multinational CAR/DRC interconnection project from the Boali 1 hydroelectric system (PMIRE)	AFDB	Prefecture of Ombella M’poko in CAR and the province of Equateur/DRC	2019-2020	After signing the contract for a total amount of 72 723 375 FCFA, the project activities have started since November 2019
	Capacity building project for young drillers and well drillers in construction technology for water and sanitation works	UNICEF	Youth and drillers	2020	Funding recently granted an amount of 40 204 545 FCFA of which 1 675 045 FCFA in supply
	IEC for the RWSSI/PSEPA Project	AFDB	3 Prefectures of the CAR	On going negotiation	Offer submitted for building 66 boreholes
	Project to take care of the Water, hygiene and sanitation component in prisons, police stations and gendarmerie	UNICEF	Prisons and police stations	On going negotiation	Project Under negotiation
	CLTS Project in 2 prefectures	UNICEF	2 prefectures	On going negotiation	Project Under negotiation
Sénégal	Project for the Sustainable Improvement of the Health and Socioeconomic Conditions of the People in Rural Areas (PADSER)	European Union	Region of Sédhiou	2017-2019	Signature of an amendment for a period of 7 months - 1,716 latrines built to date, i.e. 85.8% - 142 latrines are under construction - 72 requests to acquire recorded works - 22 out of 20 agronomic trial plots were set up including corn, peanuts, onions and eggplant using sanitation byproducts (urine, digestate). Out of season crops are started with nurseries now ready to be transplanted - Capacity buiding of 150 producers in the processes of plots preparation, cultural practices respectful of the environment and the agronomic methods using sanitation by-products, and the comparative analysis between the use of biofertilizers and chemical fertilizers - Elaboration of the script for the institutional film and project capitalization
Sénégal	Project to improve Access to Water and Sanitation in the regions of Tambacounda, Sédhiou and Kolda (PEPAM)	European Union	Regions of Tambacounda, Sédhiou and Kolda	2019	- Production of 123 public toilets (EP) representing 100% throughout the Sédhiou area - 6 out of 12 rehabilitated drinkers and 6 out of 12 rehabilitated gallows in the Tambacounda / Kolda area - In addition, 05 iron removal stations have been set up - Regular coordination meetings of stakeholders involved in PEPAM-EU in the frame of project monitoring-evaluation and capitalization
Chad	Contract programme	State of Chad	National territory	2017-2021	The disbursement of the State counterpart linked to the collective budget still expected
Chad	Support for ecological, self-sufficient, sustainable family farming adapted to climate change in peri-urban areas by the introduction of organic fertilizers	AFD	N’djamena peri urban area	Under negotiation	Call for proposals submitted jointly with OXFAM. Concept note approved and drafting of the full proposal in progress
Togo	Togo Urban Development Project-Phase 2 (PAUT 2)	European Union, AFD	Ministry of water and village hydraulics	2016-2019	- As part of the documentary film on the project, a prospecting mission was carried out and a synopsis submitted for validation - A balance sheet catalog has been designed and submitted for validation by the contracting authority - Awareness messages in the media are submitted to the line ministry for approval
	Notsè-Phase 2 (PEAN 2) Water and Sanitation Project	European Union	City of Lomé	2018	- Intensification of awareness campaign on hygiene and sanitation in neighborhoods, churches, schools and markets -Continuation of hygiene and sanitation awareness spots in the media for behavior change
	Regional program of multi-purpose hydraulic installations for achieving food security	UEMOA	Communauty of Nagbéni	2018	Significant changes have beeen observed as bad behaviors such as open defecation, drinking unsafe water, non-washing of hands and food, and unclean environment are less and less noticeable

3.Capacity building of actors

It is the most intensely developed activity in almost all countries. WSA always excels by the quality of its expertise in the coordination of consultation frameworks and workshops as well as in the development and monitoring of State policies and strategies.

Better still, tailor-made training organized by the Head-office has attracted participants from Ministries, Cooperatives and Municipalities to discuss the sector evolution and acquire new concepts.

The overall capacity building report is as follows:

Burkina Faso

- Review of the « La Nuit de l'Assainissement « held in the Boucle du Mouhoun and discussions on the strategy for implementing the commitments: participation in these discussions organized by the Ministry of Water and Sanitation with a view to increase the level of awareness and involvement of populations and leaders of the Boucle du Mouhoun region in the promotion of hygiene and sanitation.

A subscription for the construction of at least 5,238 latrines for the benefit of households has been recorded

- Financial support for the commemoration of World Toilet Day organized by the Ministry of Water and Sanitation

- Participation in the ordinary session of the Ministerial Sector Board of Directors (CASEM) of the Ministry of Water and Sanitation.

The overall assessment reveals a low rate of the various programs due, among other things, to delays in implementation, suspension of contracts for default of actors, insufficient national counterpart, failure to take into account the environmental aspect especially insecurity

-In the field of drinking water, efforts made by the State and its partners made it possible to increase the access rate from 71% in 2015 to 74% in 2018, a variation of 3 percentage points.

-In terms of sanitation, the access rate rose from 19% in 2015 to 22.6% in 2018, a change of 3.6 percentage points

Cameroon

Participation in a training of trainers workshop on managing menstrual hygiene in the humanitarian response in the WASH prism

All WASH Cameroon key players including UNICEF, UN-Women and the Ministry of Water and Energy took part in the workshop

Congo

Involvement in the development of national policies and strategies in the water, hygiene and sanitation sector

Cote d’Ivoire

- Participation in Technical Monitoring Committee meetings for the review of the CLTS Manual of procedure. The development of this manual was commissioned in 2015 by the Department of Rural Sanitation of the Ministry of Sanitation and Cleansing

- Participation in the sectoral consultation workshop organized by UNICEF on October 29, 2019 and November 12, 2019 for the definition of the strategic orientations of the cooperation program between Côte d'Ivoire and UNICEF covering the period 2021-2025

CAR

- A capacity-building session on integrated water resources management for journalists provided by WSA in collaboration with the national water partnership, a member of the GWP of which WSA is part. More than 20 journalists have been enabled on the topic

- Participation in technical meetings relating to water and sanitation issues, in particular meetings on the development of a new water and sanitation policy framework whose country office is a member of the technical steering committee. We also note the participation in the various reviews of the WASH sector

- WSA is part of the working group of the water and sanitation sector for the recovery plan for peacebuilding in CAR (RCPCA) which is a flagship document of the 2017 - 2021 government program

Sénégal

- Support of local communities in the identification and management of water and sanitation issues through a municipal exchange framework with the actors. To date 06 municipalities out of the 07 targeted (Bambali, Diaroumé, Koussy, Diacounda, Bogal and Faoune) benefited from this support

- Support for the establishment and operationalization of the WASH regional platform which led to the development of a three-year action plan and a decree from the Governor formalizing the creation of this coordination platform to federate all sector interventions at regional level.

4.Organizational performance

With the Agency credibility gradually restored and its visibility increased on the setor, WSA is asserting itself both on the diplomatic level and on the WASH sector leadership. Its operational base is growing every day in light of the volume of portfolios and the various consultations.

This institutional performance will be further strengthened with the strategic guidelines proposed by the organizational audit.

4.1. The organizational audit

The final document has been officially transmitted to the Agency by the Africa Consult & Performances firm.

High quality work done, results of the organizational audit will completely revolutionize the Agency once adopted and effectively implemented.

All the ingredients of an organization with exceptional performance are proposed to meet current issues and challenges on the one hand, and to provide sustainable answers to hygiene, sanitation and drinking water issues everywhere in Africa on the other hand.

4.3. Call for expressions of interest

The increase in the volume of files submitted and the quality of offers during the quarter are sufficient proof of the Agency strength of proposal and the comparative advantages it embodies in the selection processes.

In the meantime, substantial resources have been mobilized by the countries and contracts signed to implement high-quality projects on the field.

4.4. Mobilization of partnerships and States

The combination of diplomacy and political support continues to bear fruit. Added to this are productive discussions with technical and financial partners to develop synergies of actions in resource mobilization and field operations. As a result, numerous tenders were submitted by country offices, alone or in consortium, and new financing contracts signed.

Likewise, member-states financial support as a sustainable funding source for the institution operation has gone to great lengths.

5.Perspectives

Following results shall be expected for the first quarter of 2020 :

Publishing of the on-demand and tailor-made training catalog
Adoption of the work plan
Increased emphasis on advocacy actions towards the State and TFP
Submission of proposals to calls for expressions of interest and calls for projects
Meeting of Experts
Holding of the Council of Ministers

6.Conclusion

Gradually and surely, WSA is asserting its presence on the field and gaining ground. Its long-awaited leadership in the WASH sector is taking shape as its operational base and portfolios are consolidating day by day.

At the top of the list are CAR, Congo and Senegal with higher volumes of operations. Other countries will follow most of whose funding will come to an end but with a high probability of renewal and extension.

Finally, the number of service offers submitted and the quality of the proposals, most of which are in the final stages of the selection process, suggest an even brighter future.

Countries that have not been unable to launch new programs and have a lower level of operations will be prioritized for a close support and more sustained assistance for full operation in 2020.

Niches exist and more promising initiatives have been identified and shall be scaled up. Which is the case of the use of sanitation by-products in Senegal which continue to be emulated as everywhere else.

Indeed, the recovery of hygienic excreta in agriculture is an opportunity for resource mobilization widely sought by many technical partners. WSA will focus on it seriously in 2020.

The intensification of applied research on emerging themes, the training of actors and the supervision of students will remain the Agency priorities for the years to come.

To that, one must add the organization of the Council of Ministers in 2020, which must decide on the reforms proposed by the organizational and institutional audit. The first quarter of the new year will be devoted primarily to the preparation and holding of this governance forum. The future of the institution depends very much on it.

Already, the achievement of nearly 80% of the 2019 results is reason enough for satisfaction and encouragement to continue actions and the diplomatic offensive. Most efforts of the management will be devoted to this end.