Indicator 6.b.1 - Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management - Indicators For The Sustainable Development Goals

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Goal

Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Target

Target 6.b: Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

Indicator

Indicator 6.b.1: Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

Definition and concepts

The indicator assesses the percentage of local administrative units (as defined by the national government) that have an established and operational mechanism by which individuals and communities can meaningfully contribute to decisions and directions about water and sanitation management.

Comment and limitations

Method of computation

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Goal	Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Target	Target 6.b: Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
Indicator	Indicator 6.b.1: Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
UN designated tier	Tier I
UN custodian agency	World Health Organization (WHO), UN Environment (UNEP), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Link to UN metadata	United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Metadata opens in a new window

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Indicator 6.b.1 Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management