The Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation was created under Gazette Notice No. 1123 of 2021. The mandate of the Ministry is to develop and manage water resources and facilitate the provision of water supply and sanitation services in the country.
1991 saw a change in the Government of the Republic of Zambia that introduced general public service reforms and the liberalisation of the economy. This created a conducive environment for water sector reforms. In order to implement the reforms, a guide was required for the entire process. Thus, seven sector principles outlined in the 1994 National Water Policy were adopted as a first step to the implementation of the water sector reforms.
Zambia’s water resources include hydropower, petroleum, coal, biomass and renewable energy. Petroleum is the only resource which is wholly imported while the country is basically self-sufficient in all other energy resources, as it has substantial unexploited reserves of these forms of energy.
A proactive Ministry ensuring water security and adequate sanitation for all.
To ensure water availability and sanitation for improved health and socio-economic development.
The Ministry is guided by six (6) Core Values in its operations. Members of staff will be expected to exhibit these values in their conduct as they execute their roles and responsibilities.
Core values:
1. Integrity
2. Accountability
3. Transparency
4. Professionalism
5. Equity
6. Patriotism
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