Mozambique Compact - Rural Water Supply

Summary: MCC’s $506.9 million Mozambique Compact (2008-2013) funded the $200.2 million Water Supply and Sanitation Project which included the $12.9 million Rural Water Supply Activity to increase access to safer water and improved sanitation in rural communities. This activity was based on the theory that constructing 615 boreholes with hand pumps, mobilizing water committees to maintain the infrastructure, and training 8,400 individuals on hygiene and sanitation practices would decrease waterborne illnesses and reduce the time spent collecting water and caring for the sick, leading to more time spent on productive activities.