Definitions

A water supply service that provides water from a protected source, available when needed, and delivered at a minimum flow rate of 0.16 litres/second. This includes piped water to households, public standpipes, boreholes with handpumps, protected springs, and rainwater collection systems that meet quality standards.

A sanitation facility used by more than one household. For the purposes of K-WASH, shared toilets must meet minimum hygiene and accessibility standards to count toward DLI targets. The facility must be structurally sound, provide privacy, and have a functioning handwashing station nearby.

The complete process by which submitted results are reviewed, validated, and confirmed by the Independent Verification Agent (IVA). Each program period has defined verification rounds with specific submission deadlines and review timelines.

The formal process of submitting county-level program results through the K-WASH submission portal. Submissions must include all required documentation and supporting evidence for each DLI claimed.

A verification threshold that states if less than 80% of reported results in a county for a specific DLI in any program period are found eligible during verification, the county receives no disbursement for that DLI in the current period. Results may be resubmitted in subsequent periods.

A third-party entity appointed by the World Bank to independently verify program results submitted by counties. The IVA conducts document reviews, field visits, and data validation to confirm that reported results meet DLI eligibility criteria.

The minimum acceptable water flow at a service point, set at 0.16 litres per second (equivalent to filling a 20-litre jerrycan in 2 minutes). Where water rationing is in place, each household member must have access to at least 20 litres per day.

A measurable performance target that triggers World Bank funding disbursements when achieved. The K-WASH program has 12 DLIs covering areas such as water service access, sanitation improvements, institutional strengthening, and program management.