Timor Leste

Implementation of a sustainable water distribution system in rural areas.

Beneficiaries: the population of Oecusse and Manatuto districts (the precise number of beneficiaries will be defined in line with the villages selected by Triangle G H and partners)

The project objective is to improve the living conditions of rural populations in Oecusse and Manatuto districts by building and/or rehabilitating the potable water distribution systems.

Expected results:

• The inhabitants of Oecusse and Manatuto districts have access to water that is conform international standards in terms of quantity and quality,
  
• The communities of Oecusse and Manatuto have the knowledge and technical capacity to maintain the equipment and water network on a daily basis,
  
• The national authorities’ water network management skills  are strengthened.

Activities 

• For the network
  Consultation with the communities,
  Specific identification of needs, technical studies, design of networks
  Writing and publication of a call for tenders on supply of equipment
  Rehabilitation works and/or construction of water networks,
  Connection.

• Community training
  Implementation of a water committee in the communities,
  Identification of intermediaries (« relay people »),
  Practical and theoretical training,
  Supply of spare-parts.

• Skills strengthening
  The local partner will received trained about mobilizing the community, technical skills, project follow-up and evaluation,
  Guidance and training of the DNSAS at various levels:
  
  • Technical (topographic surveys, water quality testing, hydraulic training, infrastructures design, etc.)
    
  • Organization: project cycle, follow-up, storage, etc