As part of the 2HAT project to provide access to safe drinking water and sanitation, implemented in the wilayas of the two Hodhs, Adrar and Tagant, Hydroconseil is supporting the Sanitation Directorate of the Ministry of Water and Sanitation in order to strengthen sanitation services in a sustainable manner. The project aims to improve people’s living conditions, help prevent tensions linked to access to resources, and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals relating to water and sanitation.

The technical assistance covers the implementation of concrete sanitation measures, the development of sewage sludge management, the roll-out of Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approaches, and capacity building for the national and local institutions responsible for the sector.

Type of services provided

• Technical and strategic support to the Sanitation Directorate for the management and implementation of the 2HAT project.

• Support for the roll-out of community-led sanitation initiatives (ATPC), including preliminary studies, training for stakeholders and monitoring of interventions.
• Quality control and supervision of sanitation studies and infrastructure, particularly public latrines.
• Project management support for the establishment and commissioning of the pilot sludge management scheme in the town of Atar.
• Review of master plans, technical studies and planning tools for the sector.
• Capacity building for national and local institutions responsible for sanitation.
• Support for improving sectoral governance, monitoring the SNADEA 2030 and finalising the Sanitation Code.
• Establishment of mechanisms for coordination, monitoring and dialogue between stakeholders.