Ministerial Statement
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON THE WATER SHORTAGE IN NDOLA AS A RESULT OF A MALFUNCTIONING VALVE AT KAFUBU DAM; AND THE CURRENT STATE OF WATER SHORTAGES
The Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation is responsible for the development and management of water resources, provision of clean water supply and adequate sanitation for all. Water is a finite resource like any other natural resource but critical for sustainable development of the country. The mandate of the Ministry is to provide policy guidance in the water sector.
WATER SECTOR OVERVIEW
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:
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON THE WATER SHORTAGE IN NDOLA AS A RESULT OF A MALFUNCTIONING VALVE AT KAFUBU DAM; AND THE CURRENT STATE OF WATER SHORTAGES
The Permanent Secretary (PS) of the ministry of water development and sanitation Eng. Joe Kalusa met the GIZ members to discuss the AWARE 2.0 project.
Lusaka, 26 September 2023. Minister of Water Development and Sanitation (MWDS) Hon. Mike .E.Mposha says the Zambian Government through his Ministry enjoys continued interactions
VISION STATEMENT - The Ministry's Vision is to work towards becoming; "A Smart and Value -Centered Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation". Through this vision, The Ministry will strive to be dynamic and innovative in its operations by continuously apply research to learn and adopt new and better ways of doing things and be responsive to the dynamics in the environment. In addition, the Ministry will also build confidence and trust among its shareholders through upholding good morals and highest standards of professional ethics, integrity and fairness.
MISSION - "To promote and ensure adequate water availability and a clean and safe environment for all."
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