A roadmap for advancing sanitation regulation

Overview

A roadmap for advancing sanitation regulation responds to the urgent need to strengthen sanitation regulation. It provides step-by-step guidance to help countries identify and prioritize actions to improve regulatory frameworks, drawing on real-world experiences and emerging good practices from across income levels and regions. Grounded in practical case studies and aligned with key WHO and sector resources, the roadmap outlines essential functions and principles for regulating the entire sanitation service chain—from containment and treatment to safe reuse. It emphasizes the integration of economic, environmental and public health regulation and supports national and local authorities as they work to enhance accountability, service quality and health outcomes. This publication is intended for staff in national and local agencies responsible for sanitation regulation, including ministries, regulators, utilities and development