P. K. Wilbert de Silva, Ceywater Consultants, , dsilva.pkw@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) of Sri-Lanka as a part of its rural water supply and sanitation development programs for small towns has introduced 03 alternative management models by ensuring the beneficiary participation for the management of water supply systems. This innovative approach is put into operation in 54 small towns throughout the country at present. In each model Community Based Organization (CBO), Local Authority (PS) and the NWSDB is jointly shared the roles and responsibilities as respecting to each other’s. CBOs are the nucleus of this implementation process and the sharing of responsibility was assured through the establishment of tripartite Operational and Maintenance agreement (MOU). The recognition of the system being established with the acceptance of all the major parties involved in water sector
Key Words: Community Management, Community participation, Management models