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Why Water Projects Fail

Why Water Projects Fail. By Toheeb A. Sobowale Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission. - Ensuring the Sustainability of Water Projects -. Program: STAKEHOLDERS’ SEMINAR. Organizer: AWDROP. Date: Wednesday, June 5 2013.

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Why Water Projects Fail

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  1. Why Water Projects Fail By Toheeb A. Sobowale Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission - Ensuring the Sustainability of Water Projects - Program: STAKEHOLDERS’ SEMINAR Organizer: AWDROP Date: Wednesday, June 5 2013 Source: Progress on Drinking Water & Sanitation, UNICEF & WHO 2012

  2. Outline • Potable Water: The Right To Life • Access to improved water supply sources: An Appraisal review • The big question: What are we doing wrong? • Why water projects fail • Employing Regulatory Measures • Our little story • Thank You

  3. Potable Water: The Right To Life • A basic human need • A basic human right for all (Annual Report: World Water Council, 2010) • An essential for the full enjoyment of life (Annual Report: World Water Council, 2010) • A pre-condition for economic and social development (MDG REPORT, UN 2012) • It’s availability! A major project for any responsible Government • An important MDG target for achievement by 2015

  4. Access to Improved Water Supply Sources Since the MDG 7 was set in 1990, are we there yet? Source: Progress on Drinking Water & Sanitation, UNICEF & WHO 2012

  5. Access to Improved Water Supply Sources • In 2010, the World met target 7c of the MDG, 5 years ahead of the schedule (MDG REPORT, UN, 2012) • Globally, 6.1 billion people now have access to improved drinking water supply sources as at 2010, up by over 2 billion since 1990 (MDG REPORT: UN, 2012) • Yet some are still left behind, with 11% of the total World Population missing out • But in Africa,

  6. Sub-Saharan Africa, specifically! Source: Progress on Drinking Water & Sanitation, UNICEF & WHO 2012

  7. Sub-Saharan Africa, specifically! Nigeria alongside other sub-Saharan countries in Africa are not on track to meet the target except for Ghana, Kenya and a few others. (Progress on Drinking Water & Sanitation: UNICEF & WHO, 2012) Over 40% of all people without improved water supply sources live in this region. (MDG REPORT: UN, 2012)

  8. The Big Question!!! What exactly are we doing wrong? Can these misdoings be put under control?

  9. Why Water Projects Fail • According to Rousseau and Hooijmans, most but not all water projects fail due to factors like: • No detailed problem analysis • Unclear or unrealistic set objectives • Non-inclusion of stakeholders in the planning, development and management of water projects • Wrong choice of technology types • No follow-up or monitoring after commissioning

  10. Why Water Projects Fail • All of these will lead to • Absence of financial discipline • Non-accountability on performance of projects • Inefficient operations of Installation • Inadequate maintenance • Unreliable service delivery • Eventual breakdown • Financial losses

  11. How Can Regulations help? • Provides framework for detailed problem analysis and vets outcomes or solution proposed prior to licensing for adequacy • Provides platforms for assessment of projects prior to licensing by reviewing the objectives and its viability • Encourage consultation with stakeholders in the planning, development and management of projects • Classification of best applicable technology types based on local conditions (social and environmental) • Propel periodic monitoring and assessment of project performance at the different stages of the project life cycle

  12. Our Little Story about the Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission

  13. About Us & Our Mandate • Established by Law in 2004 • Started Operation in 2012 • Mandate: • Ensure water supply and sanitation (wastewater management) services are properly delivered in Lagos State • Ensure operators in the sector secure reasonable ROI to finance the PROPER delivery of these services

  14. Primary Objective & Function Objective Protect the long term interests of consumers with regards to price, quality and reliability of service in the water supply and sanitation sector of Lagos State Function Regulate production, distribution, supply and use of water, quality of services, tariff and charges payable (to ensure the financial stability of the sector) and allowable returns to the operators

  15. Mission Statement Promote viable and sustainable water supply and sanitation service provision while ensuring the protection of the long-term interests of consumers with respect to price, quality and reliability of service.”

  16. Vision To build a water supply and sanitation sector that ensures delivery of affordable, efficient, qualitative and sustainable water supply and wastewater management services for present and future inhabitants of Lagos State.

  17. What Will Our Regulations Do • Social Issues • Health • Environmental • Preservation & Conservation • Technical Issues • Safety • Data & Information Management • Legal & Institutional Framework

  18. We are working to improve performance and service delivery while instilling professionalism and building confidence in the WSS Sector. In Closing….

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