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Lake Victoria Region Water and Sanitation Initiative (LVWATSAN)
 


In 2004, UN-HABITAT, in association with the Governments of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda launched a major initiative to address the water and sanitation needs of the population, particularly the poor, in the secondary urban centres around Lake Victoria. The Lake Victoria Region Water and Sanitation Initiative (LVWATSAN) is supporting participating governments to achieve the Millennium Development Goals for water supply and sanitation, with emphasis on innovative solutions and speedy delivery.
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FEATURE STORIES
UN-Habitat donates soap to schools to celebrate Global Handwashing Day
Kisumu, 15 Oct 12
UN-Habitat has joined schools in the Lake Victoria region for soap donations and demonstrations to celebrate Global Handwashing day.
Lake Victoria Initiative gets acknowledgement
Nairobi, 24 May 12
The Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Initiative (LVWATSAN)has been acknowledged in a publication by a body that coordinates water issues in the United Nations wide system.
UN-Habitat and Coca-Cola Foundation launch Water, Sanitation & Hygiene project for Uganda schools
Uganda, 26 Apr 12
UN-HABITAT  in partnership with the Coca-Cola Foundation has launched a water, sanitation and hygiene project that will benefit over 8,000 students in 8 schools in Uganda. The project is expected to provide a model approach to improving water and sanitation in urban schools through collaboration with the private sector.
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Lake Victoria Water & Sanitation Initiative Phase 1 - Kyotera Lake Victoria Water & Sanitation Initiative Phase 1 - Kyotera
Lake Victoria Water & Sanitation Initiative  Phase 1 - Homabay Lake Victoria Water & Sanitation Initiative Phase 1 - Homabay
HIGHLIGHTS
Urban Inequities Survey on Google
PUBLICATIONS
 
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Global Atlas of Excreta, Wastewater Sludge, and Biosolids Management
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Second Meeting of East African Community Ministers of Water, Ministers of Finance, and Development Partners of the Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Initiative
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Lake Victoria Region Water and Sanitation Initiative Brochure (2010)
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OUR PARTNERS
Kenya
Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Lake Victoria South Water Service Board...
Tanzania
Bukoba Water and Sewerage Company (BUWASA), Bukoba Municipal Council...
Uganda
Municipal Council of Masaka, National Water and Sewerage Company...
RELATED LINKS
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Global Water Operators' Partnerships
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