National Water and Sewerage Policy. Country/Territory Maldives Document type Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water Keyword Climate change Policy/planning Waterworks Water supply Sewerage Sustainable development Sustainable use Potable water Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This National Water and Sewerage Policy (NWSP) principally articulates priorities for the water supply and sanitation sector in the Maldives and sets out policy goals and associated objectives for the sector. The main objective is access to safe drinking water and sanitation for all. The Policy also encompasses strategies to involve private initiative for the sector and emphasizes development through public awareness, capacity building, research and strengthening of governance and the legal framework. The Policy has a ten-year timeframe and a review of the Policy will be in the fifth year. It is aligned with articles 22 (protection of the environment) and 23 (economic and social rights) of the Constitution and Goal 6 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Full text English Website www.gov.gd