Water resources
Assessment, planning, development and sustainable management of groundwater and surface-water resources.
The Bureau
About the SRS Water Bureau
The Somali Regional State Water Bureau plans, develops, coordinates and oversees the water sector across the Somali Regional State of Ethiopia.
Institutional overview
Serving the water sector of the Somali Regional State
The Bureau works to support sustainable and equitable access to safe and reliable water services for communities across the region.
It coordinates water-resource development, water-supply infrastructure, scheme management, WASH activities, planning, procurement and sanitation infrastructure, in line with government policies, plans and institutional responsibilities.
Working with regional institutions, development partners, water utilities, local administrations and communities, the Bureau supports the planning, implementation, monitoring and improvement of water services.
Institutional responsibility
Mandate
The detailed mandate will be published here once the officially approved text is available.
Water supply
Planning, development, coordination and monitoring of water-supply infrastructure and services for communities across the region.
Scheme management
Effective operation, maintenance, monitoring and performance management of water-supply schemes.
WASH coordination
Coordinating water, sanitation and hygiene work with government institutions, partners and communities.
Institutional direction
Vision and mission
Draft wording, to be replaced with the statements officially approved by the Bureau.
A Somali Regional State where communities have improved, sustainable access to safe and reliable water services and a well-managed water resource base.
To lead and coordinate water-sector planning, development, management and monitoring, working with government institutions, partners, utilities and communities to improve water services across the region.
Our principles
Core values
The principles behind professional, accountable public service.
Public service
The needs of communities and the public interest come first.
Accountability
Responsible use of public resources and transparent performance.
Transparency
Clear, accessible and reliable public information.
Professionalism
Technical knowledge and sound management in every activity.
Sustainability
Water resources and services that last for future generations.
Collaboration
Shared objectives with government, partners, utilities and communities.
Official information
Questions about the Bureau?
Mandate, vision, mission and organizational structure will be updated from officially approved Bureau documents.