ADB and UNICEF to cooperate on improving water

Oyundelger 2016-11-07 08:11

Society

ADB and UNICEF are to cooperate on improving water, sanitation and hygiene in schools of Mongolia.

ADB and UNICEF are to cooperate on improving water, sanitation and hygiene in schools of Mongolia. This operational cooperation seeks to expand and sustain WASH in schools and dormitories to be supported under the ADB-administered Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) grant for Improving School Dormitory Environment for Primary Students in Western Region Project and a WASH program by UNICEF. Poor condition in schools and dormitories has been one of the critical barriers to ensuring equal access to quality education in rural remote areas. “By working together, we can use our comparative strengths and develop innovative solutions in remote rural areas where access to water supply, sewerage, and heating remains a challenge.” “Improving sanitation and hygiene practices for children, their parents and teachers is a priority area for UNICEF’s work in Mongolia,” said Roberto Benes, UNICEF Mongolia Representative. As part of the cooperation, ADB and UNICEF will support the repair, installation, operations and maintenance of WASH facilities that meet the minimum requirements set by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Sports and the Ministry of Health in 2015. ADB and UNICEF will also develop and disseminate knowledge and build local capacity for better designing, planning and maintaining WASH facilities in schools and dormitories and for promoting hygiene, safe drinking water, and sanitation.