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Country Experiences

Uganda O&M Framework
Uganda O&M Framework
Zambia O&M Guidelines
Zambia O&M Guidelines
A number of approaches towards improving the operation and maintenance of handpumps are being followed in different countries.

Tanzania

Uganda

Uganda - Operation and Maintenance Framework (2004)

The Ministry of Water and Environment in Uganda has published a national framework for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of rural water supplies. The key goal of the framework is to provide guidance and policy direction for streamlining O&M in daily operations at all levels within the sector, to ensure long term sustainability of facilities and enjoyment of intended benefits.  

Zambia

Zambia - National Guidelines for Sustainable Operation and Maintenance of Hand Pumps in Rural Areas (2007)

Over the past 20 years, the government of Zambia has invested in new rural water supply facilities throughout the country. Unfortunately, periodic reviews have indicated that a number of these water points fall into disuse just a few years after their commissioning. These guidelines have been published by the Ministry of Local Government and Housing to guide the sector and harmonise O&M practices.