To expand water and sanitation distribution services to industries, commercial centers, house holds, and other institutions.
To augment industrial effluent treatment and disposal facilities.
To create water reserves for national water security
To increase productivity in natural resources based economic activities such as agriculture ( via increased irrigation capacity), hydropower generation, tourism etc.
Reverse land degradation, desertification and improve water shed management.
Improve health, combat HIV and AIDS and reduce vulnerability
Enhance skills base, technology adoption and foundation for innovation.