Long Term Agreement (LTA) of Enabling Environment for WASH Sector

About Project
Momentum has established a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with UNICEF Pakistan to provide technical expertise in enhancing the enabling environment for the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sector. This partnership focuses on several critical areas aimed at aligning WASH policies and strategies with global standards and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6, which focuses on clean water and sanitation.

Key activities under this agreement include:

1. Policy Revision and Alignment: Momentum plays a pivotal role in revising existing provincial WASH-related policies and strategies to ensure they are aligned with SDG targets and human rights principles regarding water and sanitation. This involves updating policies to meet international benchmarks and promoting equitable access to water and sanitation services.
2. WASH Sector Reviews and Tools Application: Momentum facilitates the WASH Joint Sector Review at national and provincial levels, utilizing tools such as the WASH Bottleneck Analysis Tool (WASHBAT) and SDG 6 Costing Tools. These tools help identify barriers to progress and enable efficient planning and resource allocation within the WASH sector, ensuring institutions are better equipped to meet their targets.
3. Strategic Development and Visioning: The organization collaborates with key stakeholders, including government departments and political leaders, to develop strategic visions for the WASH sector at both provincial and national levels. This includes drafting WASH Sector Master Plans that guide the long-term development of water and sanitation services, ensuring sustainability and alignment with broader development goals.
4. WASH Sector Status Assessment: Momentum conducts comprehensive assessments of the WASH sector within provinces. These assessments involve reviewing policy frameworks, analyzing available data, evaluating resource allocation and expenditure, and assessing the operational environment. A key aspect of this work is ensuring equity in resource distribution and access to services across different regions.
5. Capacity Needs Assessment and Development Plans: Momentum assesses the capacity needs of federal and provincial WASH departments and service providers. Based on these assessments, the organization develops capacity development plans and business plans for urban utilities. These plans are crucial for achieving the objectives outlined in the WASH Sector Master Plans.
6. Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy: The organization facilitates consultative workshops and meetings with WASH sector stakeholders, including government officials and political leaders. Through these engagements, Momentum advocates for the adoption of best practices and the implementation of policies that support sustainable WASH services.
7. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Momentum documents case studies and best practices for the government, ensuring that successful approaches are shared and replicated. Additionally, the organization conducts budget and expenditure analysis, providing insights that inform more effective and efficient use of resources in the WASH sector.

This partnership with UNICEF Pakistan is part of a broader global effort under the UNICEF WASH Enabling Environment Programme, which aims to strengthen the frameworks, policies, and capacities needed to achieve universal access to water and sanitation. Through its technical contributions and strategic guidance, Momentum supports the creation of a robust enabling environment for WASH, contributing to the global mission of ensuring that everyone has access to safe and sustainable