The Project would contribute to 4 higher level objectives: (i) Improved governance and public sector capacity: Build SNEP capacity; introduce transparent procedures for allocating infrastructure investment; (ii) Greater social stability and state credibility: Demonstrate quickly and effectively state capacity to provide jobs and services to vulnerable populations; (iii) Social cohesion: Improve community capacity to mobilize inhabitants to obtain and sustain water services; (iv) Improved health: Reduce diarrhea, particularly in children and infants, through integrated water supply, hygiene, and sanitation services.