UN-Water Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS)
The Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS) is a UN-Water programme implemented by WHO and UNICEF. The objective of GLAAS is to provide policy- and decision-makers at all levels with a reliable, easily accessible and comprehensive analysis of WASH systems to make informed decisions for sanitation, drinking-water and hygiene. GLAAS collects data through country and external support agency (ESA) surveys and publishes reports summarizing WASH systems data every two to three years. Additionally, GLAAS, in collaboration with OECD and UNDP, monitors the means of implementation targets for Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6:
- Target 6a: By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.
- Target 6b: Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
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