Report – Drinking water supply and sanitation programme supported by the Netherlands in Fayoum Governorate, Arab Republic of Egypt, 1990-2009

Support to water supply and sanitary facilities has been a priority for Netherlands' development cooperation for many years. The purpose of support goes beyond sustainable access to improved facilities: it is intended to reduce the burden of water collection, improve health, raise school enrolment; improve livelihoods and ultimately reduce poverty. IOB is undertaking a series of impact studies in five countries to measure the effects of supported programmes, using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques. Dutch support provided to the drinkwater supply and sanitation programme in Fayoum Governorate, Arab Republic of Egypt started in 1990. The impact evaluation is the third report published in the series.