5-Year WaSH Plan launch by Delta Fly District, Western Province
The launch of the Delta Fly District 5-Year Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) Plan is a significant step in strengthening water security, community level service delivery and subnational governance in Western Province.
The Plan was developed with government, communities, civil society and development partners, and is supported under the PNG-Australia Partnership.
Through the PNG–Australia Western Province Strategy 2022–2030, Australia is supporting local leadership to improve human development outcomes.
This includes a strong focus on water security, sanitation, hygiene and climate resilient services in remote and climate-vulnerable districts such as South Fly and Delta Fly.
Member for Delta Fly District, Hon. Agena Gamai, welcomed the WaSH Plan.
“I thank all public servants, partners and stakeholders for their contributions. Many of our people live in rural communities across the district and province, and the WaSH Program is critically important to their wellbeing.
“Our five-year district development plan—integrated into the Western Province Integrated Development Plan—prioritizes health, education, transport and infrastructure, economic empowerment, and law and justice,” he said.
This was a key milestone in strengthening subnational governance and service delivery across Delta Fly District and in Western Province.
The Plan reflects strong collaboration between district and provincial governments, communities, churches, civil society and partners working through the PNG-Australia Partnership in Western Province.
National Planning and Monitoring WaSH Program Management Unit, Mr John Nokue, called the launch a key milestone.
He stressed alignment with the Western Province 5-year Integrated Development Plan and national plans.
“Most importantly, by working collaboratively with subnational governments and partners, we can ensure that real benefits are delivered to our people on the ground,” said Mr Nokue.
The Delta Fly District WaSH Plan strengthens district leadership and coordination by clarifying roles and accountability across the WaSH sector.
The Plan uses local data and community priorities to guide investment. It supports districts, wards and communities to lead WaSH planning and oversight. It also promotes inclusive approaches that meet the needs of women, children, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
Australia is supporting this work to help PNG improve service delivery and strengthen the capacity and accountability of subnational institutions, with the support of World Vision as implementing partner.