Strengthening Water and Sanitation Governance in Federated States of Micronesia (FSM WASH)

About this project

<p>The Action will establish a small project office within the FSM¿s Department of Resources and Development (DoRD) to oversee key activities related to water and sanitation governance. A primary focus will be completing a comprehensive review of governance arrangements, conducting nationwide consultations with WASH stakeholders, and producing a governance report with recommendations for strengthening national coordination. This will support the development of FSM¿s first National Water and Sanitation Policy, aligning fragmented policies and strategies, and integrating ongoing initiatives like the Adaptation Fund (AF) project. The Action will facilitate multi-stakeholder consultation workshops at both the national and state levels and assist in drafting legislation, regulations, and institutional frameworks to enhance governance, including the potential establishment of a centralized water and sanitation function within DoRD.</p><p>The project will also provide technical assistance to strengthen government and stakeholder capacity in policy planning, implementation, and governance reforms. Stakeholder engagement will be enhanced through advocacy, political dialogue, and targeted awareness-raising, particularly addressing the needs of vulnerable groups. A key component includes developing investment plans ("Master Plans") at state and national levels, identifying service gaps and financial requirements. The Action will explore sustainable financing mechanisms, economic regula…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 3Good Health and Well-being
• 5Gender Equality
• 6Clean Water and Sanitation
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13Climate Action
• 15Life on Land
• 17Partnerships for the Goals

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Micronesia

Sectors

Environmental policy and administrative management

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusGood governance · Main focusClimate adaptation · Main focusDisaster risk reduction · Also contributesDisability inclusion · Also contributes

Funded by

European Commission

Implemented by

PACIFIC COMMUNITY IFIQUE SECRETARIAT

Accountable

Secretariat of the Pacific Community

Passes funds through

Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2025-PC-53773.

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