Six (6) Critical Questions for the Sanitation Mandate Transfer.
The recent transfer of Sierra Leone’s sanitation mandate from the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation is a bold policy shift that reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening WASH governance. However, such a fundamental change in institutional responsibility must be guided by deliberate planning, inclusive engagement, and a clear operational roadmap. As stakeholders across government, civil society, and development partners observe this transition, it is vital to ask: Are we asking the right questions?
