Scoping study of WASH in Schools programming in Eastern and Southern Africa

The scoping study builds upon findings from two past situational analyses in the region, published in 2013 and 2017 respectively, and presents the most up-to-date synopsis of the enabling environment for sustainable WASH in schools programming in the 21 countries in the region. Incorporating emerging SDG concerns such as hygiene and handwashing with soap, operations and maintenance of WinS infrastructure, gender inclusivity, menstrual health and hygiene, and accessibility for children with disabilities, the study expands on the scope of the last two regional studies, and highlights issues relating to the five sector-strengthening building blocks of sector policy and strategy, institutional arrangements, sector financing, planning, monitoring and review, and capacity development.