
Riva brief
As CWSA transforms into a water utility, other rural WASH actors' roles, and readiness, shift too
Study on the implications of Community Water and Sanitation Agency's changing role as a water utility service provider
The report covers Introduction with background on CWSA’s role in rural water supply, purpose, framework, methodology, limitations, and structure. Findings address CWSA’s mandate and autonomy, internal factors such as financial health and efficiency, and external factors including stakeholder support, regulatory relations, and engagement with service providers and MMDAs. It also discusses key gaps in facilitation, regulation, equity, technical capacity, and tariffs. The report concludes with Conclusions and Recommendations on reform scenarios and milestones, followed by References.