1.2.8 Increased community participation There are currently no mechanisms by which the community can participate in the planning and management of water and sanitation services. Previous attempts to form a stakeholder committee to improve management of water reserves on South Tarawa have lapsed due to lack of effort by all parties. Education, particularly of school children and communication campaigns are important elements in improving participation and need to be implemented. The formation of village water and sanitation committees is an important mechanism for increasing participation at the local level. 1.2.9 Better water governance