In Morocco, for example, the PAGER project, which brings water to the rural population, would not be feasible were it not for the devolution of the operation and maintenance of water facilities to local communities.

In a knock on effect, apart from the obvious benefits of clean water and adequate sanitation, PAGER has also had a huge impact on primary school enrolment in rural areas, where the attendance for girls has surged from 30 per cent to 51 per cent with young children, in particular girls, previously supplying families with water.