Policy and Planning Department

Policy and Planning Department

Department Mandate

To coordinate and support all Departments and Agencies under the
Ministry to undertake strategic planning, budgeting, capacity development, policy regulation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting

The Policy and Planning Department is responsible for formulating, reviewing, and coordinating policies, strategies, and plans to guide the sustainable management of water and environmental resources. It ensures that sector plans align with national development goals and international commitments. The department conducts research, monitors sector performance, and provides data for informed decision-making. It also plays a key role in resource mobilization, budgeting, and evaluating the impact of implemented programs, ensuring that the ministry’s actions are strategic, evidence-based, and results-oriented.