Netwas has been involved in advocacy and advisory work related to policy development and reforms and as a result is now well recognised by sector agencies within the region as a depository of sector knowledge. Netwas realises that this role can be played effectively in countries where a national focal point exists. Thus in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, Netwas is often invited to the membership of various Task Forces mandated to deliberate on sector issues i.e. Rural, Urban, Environment, Sanitation, and Health. By participating effectively in the various Task forces, Netwas staff give advice based on their experience or the experience of Netwas gained from our collaborating partners/other networks.