On this issue the review drew from best practices in the individual sectors examined. The first issue in O&M arrangements has already been mentioned: the need for clear ownership of the infrastructure and accountability for who will operate and maintain the project. The third issue, which is not always elaborated as much, is the need for a formal backstopping arrangement if the community is expected to carry out O&M. A good system is needed to give the community support when it has problems and when issues arise, for example the issue of mobilization of recurrent financing
