Enhancing policies and regulations for safely managed sanitation

Infrastructure alone won’t guarantee universal and sustainable access to safely managed sanitation. Sanitation implementation begins with strong leadership that prioritizes sanitation at national and sub-national levels. Policies and regulations with clearly defined mandates and responsibilities are essential, supported by adequate financial and human resources for delivering sanitation services.

Balanced regulations and standards enable service providers and governments not only improve service quality but also ensure worker safety and protect environment.

Key takeaways from the summit:
• Governments need to include safely managed sanitation in policies, clearly defining responsibilities.
• Regulators and service providers need training and support, including collaboration through regional associations.
• A public sector approach is required to address market failure in service delivery.