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Developing Countries: Water

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to take steps to encourage (a) the private sector and (b) other donors to increase funding for?water, sanitation and hygiene programmes.

answeredForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
5 Jun 2025
Target answer date
9 Jun 2025
Answer
18 Jun 2025 · 13 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 5 Jun 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he plans to take steps to encourage (a) the private sector and (b) other donors to increase funding for?water, sanitation and hygiene programmes.

  2. 9 Jun 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 18 Jun 2025

    Answer published

    The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) recognises the potential of private investment to accelerate progress on water supply, sanitation and hygiene. We work with governments in eight countries to improve the performance of the water and ...

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