The WASH Cluster in Pakistan, of which UNICEF is the lead agency, is carrying out a series of orientation, training, planning and capacity mapping events in the lead up to the monsoons. The first of these will take place in Balochistan / Quetta on 20-21 May 2008 (tentative). It is intended that this be replicated in all three of the other Provinces before 15th June, in order that this feeds into and becomes a part of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) National Contingency Plan.
A second initiative, under discussion with both the Ministry of Environment and NDMA, concerns the hands-on training of emergency responders (both NGO and Line Agencies) in all aspects of WASH relief. The first of these is tentatively suggested for early July 2008.
Information on the international WASH Cluster is available here.
Read more: drinking water-Pakistan Google group, 8 Mar 2008
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