Ministry of Water Resources Development is national lead agency for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector and its mandated to ensure that Somaliland citizens has easy access to clean, adequate and affordable WASH facilities in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
Pursuant to the Somaliland Water Act 2010 (Law No. 49), Ministry of Water Development is solely responsible for the water resources development and management of national water resources and its mandated to act on behalf of Government of Somaliland in all matters relating to the Water Resources.
Vision
A nation with water secure, where every citizen has easy access to clean, adequate and affordable water throughout the year and to enjoy access to effective sanitation and hygiene standards in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
Mission
Strive to provide reliable, adequate and accessible clean water resources with quality services to the society.
Mandate
Pursuant to the Somaliland Water Act 2010 (Law No. 49), Ministry of Water Resources Development is solely responsible for the national water resources development and management and its mandated to act on behalf of Government of Somaliland in all matters relating to the Water Resources.
The National Water Act 2017 (Law No. 49). The Act mandates that the Ministry of Water Resources Development is solely responsible for the development and management of the national water resources. Its mandate is development and management of water resources, transboundary waters, water harvesting and storage, water services and sanitation regulation, dams and sanitation management
