The system for handpump maintenance was followed according to the project document, including the training of mechanics. However, the absence of water fees is likely to cause serious problems for future maintenance of the infrastructure and to undermine the sustainability of project benefits. Participation and training Activities aimed at training and awareness-raising were subcontracted to the Dutch NGO SNV, which successfully organized 260 village management committees for water supply, based on an appropriate strategy including live dramas and well designed surveys. However, training activities for sanitation were less successful, as they were too limited, and not adapted to the local culture. Each pump management committee includes two women.
Women acknowledge that the project has reduced their workload in terms of fetching water.
Training activities reportedly encouraged women to speak up in meetings, which could be interpreted as a noticeable social impact if it implies higher participation by women in decision making. The project's overall impact on the provision of safe drinking water was lessened by the ferrous iron problem. The mission felt it was too early to assess the project impact on health. The initial project document had clearly defined objectives which were realistic, and quantifiable. Numerous revisions were made during the project's implementation, but did not alter the initial design.