At the seminar, the participants, including staff from water supply systems, officials from various ministries and agencies, donors and the representatives of non-government organisations, shared their experiences in putting into action water supply projects using a newly-applied model known as OBA (outcomes-based technical assistance) which was launched by the East Meets West (EMW) Foundation.
The participants also had the chance to explore Tieng Giang province’s regulations and policies on private investment and management in rural areas and held a discussion on OBA models in several provinces such as Dong Thap, Long An, Tien Giang and An Giang.
Environmental programmes were also put on the table for discussion at the meeting, thus helping improve the effectiveness of water supply projects.
The EMW, a US non-government organisation, has helped private businesses in the central region to carry out over 150 small-scale works to supply fresh water to a number of rural areas, that benefit nearly 230,000 residents.
Since 2007, the organisation has applied a new model outcomes-based assistance and used it throughout the Mekong Delta region, particularly Tien Giang province. The organisation has also supported 24 private businesses to provide clean water for 8,700 households./.
