News & Policies

Policy Tracker: National Sanitation Budget 2026

A digest of the latest national allocations and what they mean for regional sanitation coverage targets.

Where the funds are landing

The 2026 plan prioritizes peri-urban sanitation upgrades and flood-resilient infrastructure. Regional managers are asked to submit project revisions within 60 days.

Implications for local teams

Budgets increase for monitoring and data reporting, which means districts will need more field enumerators and digital reporting tools.

What to track next

Look for the release of implementation guidelines and the upcoming joint review meetings. These will clarify which projects can move to procurement.

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