#Water and #Sanitation are often under prioritized by policy makers. #SACOSAN7 will convene stakeholders to increase commitments for #WASH goo.gl/XZQBj7 WaterAid

Rapid Learning is important for timely action by @Rolf_Luyendijk in monitoring and evaluation session in SACOSAN 7 @WSSCCouncil

Think it's fair that so many still live without safely managed sanitation? Neither do we. At @SacosanOfficial, we're working in South Asia to change this: watera.id/2qhGqmN #SACOSAN7

#SACOSAN7 ending on a declaration signing ceremony by head delegates of #SouthAsian countries. A declaration for unanimous resolutions and commitments. Read more: sacosan.com/wp-content/upl…

#SouthAsian countries face similar problems, therefore, mutual consultation, interaction & cooperation is imperative for their solution. President Mamnoon Hussain #SACOSAN7

Heads of Delegations from #Afghanistan, #Bangladesh, #Bhutan, #India, #Maldives, #Nepal, #Pakistan and #SriLanka signed the #SACOSAN7 declaration in #Islamabad.

Safely managed drinking water and sanitation services are basic rights of every person #SACOSAN7 declaration

Poor access to safely managed #sanitation services and#hygiene is a leading cause of preventable diseases and stunting.#SACOSAN7 declaration

#Pakistan has made huge progress in #sanitation &#hygiene. While in the 90s, these facilities were available to only 1/4 of total household, they are now provided to 2/3 of the household. #SACOSAN7

#SACOSAN member states have integrated sustainable development goals #SDGs into national development agendas. #SACOSAN7 declaration

Significant progress has been made towards reducing open defecation in the region, #ODF #SouthAsia #SACOSAN7 declaration

Growing attention is being given towards building sustainable and safely managed #sanitation systems and hygiene behaviours.#SACOSAN7 declaration

#SouthAsia is home to many of the world’s most rapidly urbanizing areas presenting challenges in service provision but also real economies of scale in serving densely inhabited areas. #SACOSAN7 declaration

Delegates reaffirmed all #SACOSAN commitments made from 2003 to 2016, and reiterated the call for joint actions and learning, so that all #SouthAsians may enjoy safe and adequate #sanitation &#hygiene. #SACOSAN7

Establish baselines and #WASH Targets for #SDG-6.1 & 6.2 including the elimination of #opendefecation and progress towards universal basic and safely managed #sanitation and #hygiene. #SACOSAN7 declaration

Streamline and align the data collection tools, processes and approaches of key national and sub national surveys so that they track progress on #WASH related#SDGs. #SACOSAN7 declaration

#SouthAsian countries should review and align their national and sub national policies/strategies with safely managed sanitation services and hygiene as outlined in #SDGs. #SACOSAN7 declaration

Ensure no one is left behind by; generating evidence to understand inequalities in access to #WASH especially around geographical areas, vulnerable groups and income levels #SACOSAN7 declaration

Improved targeting of those least served; strengthening participation and accountability in collaboration with sector partners. #SACOSAN7 declaration

Conduct structured human resource capacity assessment followed by a roadmap for human resource development for public sector, civil society, service providers and other stakeholders engaged in #WASH. #HRD #SACOSAN7 declaration