The backstopping mandate increases the WIs’ desk ca-pacity response and is thus an important contribution to attaining the ambitious goals of the SDC in the water sector. In addition, the mandate contributes to the relevant positioning of the SDC in the sector. The continued collaboration with Skat in this phase without tender is consistent. The mandate requires established backstopping skills, familiarity with the SDC’s sector interventions as well as strong positioning in Switzerland (in terms of recognition by other actors) and abroad (networks with other centres of competence in the South) for which Skat, with its close interplay of consultancy and resource centre activities, still stands as a unique partner in Switzerland.

The project in brief

Directorate/federal office responsible	SDC
Credit area	Development cooperation
Project partners	Contract partner Private sector Swiss Private Sector
Budget	Current phase Swiss budget CHF    1’202’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    1’134’350
Project phases	Phase 9 01.06.2018 - 30.11.2021   (Completed) Phase 8 01.02.2015 - 31.05.2018   (Completed) Phase 7 01.01.2012 - 31.12.2014   (Completed)

Further technical details

• Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation	WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION
  Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation	Basic drinking water supply and basic sanitation Water resources conservation (including data collection)
  Aid Type	Mandate without fiduciary fund
  Project number	7F03888