Guidelines for sector work in the water supply and waste disposal sector

These guidelines suggest the means for acquiring the information about the water supply and waste disposal sector needed in order to prepare plans for its development. Sector studies are primarily for the benefit of decision makers at the national and local level, but they also benefit outside agencies interested in efficient development of the sector. To be effective, sector work must involve both appropriate officials and the sector specialists in the country in question, and be seen as part of a continuous process for building up knowledge and improving decisions in the sector. Several typical sector issues are discussed along with a number of practical considerations for organizing sector work. Detailed planning of sector work is emphasized. Annexes provide, among other things, checklists which help to assure that important aspects are not overlooked.