Clean water, sanitation and hygiene are essential for health, but out of reach for many in developing countries. In Nigeria, only a minority have access to basic facilities.
However, in many developing countries, these necessities remain out of reach for a significant portion of the population, particularly those living in suburban and rural areas. The popular thinking is that local governments can play a critical role in scaling up interventions to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Empowering the local government is key to addressing these and other basic everyday challenges. Globally, local governments are responsible for providing basic services, including water and sanitation, to their communities. They are, however, often hampered by a lack of resources, capacity, and technical expertise to effectively implement interventions to improve access to these services.
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