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 Work expanded from one lane to 11 Cities

 This project will be marked as a first public
    private partnership which is using
    modern GIS technology for development
    having essence of community involvement

  This Component Sharing development model is
    included in the National Water and Sanitation
    policy of the Government of Pakistan.

  Environmental condition, economic activities and
    value of properties has increased.

 Neighborhood disputes over water
    and sanitation are now a history

•  This is the outcome of demonstration effect of
    the lane with underground piped water and     sewerage which reclaimed space for children’s
    play.

ACHIEVEMENTS
ASB ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS

· Necessities of people justify it
· Scanty resources and unlimited wants, which increases with population growth, provides basis   to initiate   this process
· Cost Effectiveness with appropriate technology and standards supported with OPP thumb rules   procedures
· Free from complexities of bureaucratic procedures and channels
· Making it possible for the people to work for themselves, use their own resources and benefit   from it
· Government inability to provide services to address people’s needs on time
· Time saving is one of the component
· Awareness has come to the government circle about successful community participation model
· Sense of ownership
· Spiritual belonging, sincerity, dedication and devotion have brought a behaviour change among   GOs and   other stakeholders
· Interaction with government organisations (GOs) for development of external systems for water   supply,   sewerage and social sectors interventions has been improved.
· As a result of the strenuous efforts, the government has been convinced that ASB approach is   viable,   therefore, it can work in the government sector.
· The local administration often visits ASB projects and evaluates performance keeping in view the   pre and   post situations of these projects for replication at scale.
· Legal protection is being provided to institutionalise ASB modality of development. This was   possible due   to visible successes of ASB, which has been recognised by the GOs.
· ASB has been given representation in the district development committee and other forums of   GOs to   voice its successes. Consequently, ASB’s access to GO’s resources has been enhanced.   It is now   possible to utilise the available government funding for external development in a   planned manner.
· ASB’s approach has opened a way to build and sustain close co-ordination and cohesiveness   between   GOs and NGOs.
· Public has accepted the role of ASB, to address their issues in the field of integrated   development.
· As a successful development model, ASB’s model is being extended to rural areas as well. The   close   co- ordination between GOs and NGOs has improved relationships with administration.
· In order to plan development in a systematic way, proper documentation of the available   facilities, gaps   and future needs are required to be made. It will help to prepare and implement   effective integrated   development plans.

SOCIAL IMPACTS
· Silent communities started thinking of their own betterment ,Individual shaped into organization
· The people felt empowered towards addressing their issues & become better off both in   knowledge & in   life style, poor people cease to wait for Govt., promises
· The idea of component sharing in development be came acceptable / viable, Sense of ownership   of  infrastructure & its subsequent look after development, Skilled labour generated
· More responsibility is paying towards for civic services instead of considering them free   commodities.
· ASB’s approach has opened a way to build a sustainable co-ordination and Cohesiveness. As a   successfull development model for Urban and Rural areas.
THE DEVOLUTION
· Power plan strives for partnership between Govt. and community at grass root level.
· ASB Component Sharing Model evolved in the Water & Sanitation programme and demonstrated   this   partnership strengthening the Sense of ownership through Flexible modes of management   and change in   policy
· Component Sharing development model is only the solution
· In this way Government will be ensure Transparency, Accountability, Good Governance & able   to reduce   Tax net
· Community participation is not the problem.
· Government and professionals participation is needed in the people’s work.
· Community initiatives need to be respected, accepted and supported by professionals and   Government
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