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Nabunnya, J. et al., 2012. Community management of water services : approaches, innovations from Lango and Rwenzori regions, Kampala, Uganda: IRC Uganda, Sustainable Services at Scale - Triple‐S Uganda. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/20120706tsuggoodpracticesbookletfinal_0.pdf.

Published on: 15/11/2012

Booklet developed by Triple-S Uganda identifying good practices in water source management from the Lango and Rwenzori regions.

Watsisi, M., 2017. A checklist for effective adoption and implementation of the pay-as-you-fetch model., Kampala, Uganda: IRC Uganda. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/handout_a_checklist_to_effective_adoption_and_implementation_of_the_pay-as-you-fetch_model_.pdf.

Published on: 09/02/2018

A sustainability approach for hand pumps in rural areas. 'Pay-as-you-fetch' is one of the innovative approaches that has been adopted in...

Watsisi, M., 2019. Learning exchange visit to Asutifi North District, Ghana on implementation of the district WASH master plan – 24-27 September 2019, Kampala, Uganda: IRC. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/learning_visit_asutifi_north_2019_0.pdf.

Published on: 12/03/2020

In September 24-27, 2019 IRC Uganda supported a selected group of technical and political officials from Kabarole District and IRC Uganda staff to...

Mirembe, L. et al., 2014. Learning, adapting, embedding : experiences and lessons from the Triple-S Initiative in Uganda, Kampala: IRC Uganda. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/20141127experiencesandlessonsfromtriple-suganda.pdf.

Published on: 01/12/2014

Collection of stories reflecting the experiences of individuals involved in Triple-S Initiative in Uganda, containing key achievements at personal...

Ayoreka, M.C. & Watsisi, M., 2022. Scalable models for realising safe WASH services in HCFs: challenges, successes and pathways to country wide application, Accra: Government of Ghana, IRC, UNICEF. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/2022_asga_scalable_models_for_realising_safe_wash_services_in_hcfs.pdf.

Published on: 26/10/2022

Presentation of the session at All systems go Africa symposium, Accra, Ghana from 19-21 October, 2022 on scalable models for realising safe WASH...

Ayoreka, M.C. & Watsisi, M., 2022. L'approche WASH FIT, un moyen sûr de renforcer les systèmes WASH dans les établissements de soins de santé (ESS) du district de Kabarole, en Ouganda, (All systems go Africa, 19-21 October 2022, Accra, Ghana) Accra, Ghana: Government of Ghana, IRC, UNICEF. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/asga_approche_washfit_ouganda.pdf.

Published on: 26/10/2022

Présentation partagée lors du symposium All Systems Go Africa du 19 au 21 octobre 2022.Dans le cadre du domaine thématique 4 : Assurer des services...

Ayoreka, M.C. & Watsisi, M., 2022. WASH FIT approach, a sure way of strengthening WASH systems in healthcare facilities of Kabarole District, Uganda, (All systems go Africa, 19-21 October 2022, Accra, Ghana) Accra, Ghana: Government of Ghana, IRC, UNICEF. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/2022_asga_washfit_in_hcfs_in_uganda.pdf.

Published on: 26/10/2022

The WASH FIT tool helped to improve WASH services in 5 pilot health care facilities (HCF) in Kabarole, Uganda by supporting key building blocks.

Huston, A. et al., 2021. Scenarios for public systems transition using learning alliances : the case of water supply in Uganda. International journal of water resources development, pp.1-22 : 3 tab., 3 fig. + supplemental material (8 p.).

Published on: 12/10/2021

This article demonstrates the effectiveness of facilitation of a learning alliance by a non-governmental organization providing funding and expert...

Otim, R. & Watsisi, M., 2014. Sub-county Water Supply and Sanitation Boards to strengthen O&M for rural water supply facilities, Kampala, Uganda: IRC. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/2014_10_ts-uganda-pb_sub-county_boards.pdf.

Published on: 03/11/2014

This policy brief highlights lessons emerging from use of Sub-county Boards in Uganda to strengthen O&M for rural water supply facilities.

Pugel, K. et al., 2021. Pathways for collaboratively strengthening water and sanitation systems. Science of the total environment, 802, pp.1-15 : 3 fig., 4 tab.

Published on: 01/09/2021

Successful pathways secured uptake by government and had flexible programming.

Kyomugisha, T., Turimaso, W. & Watsisi, M., 2021. Town sanitation plan for Mugusu Town Council, Uganda, Mugusu Town, Uganda: Mugusu Town Council and IRC. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/mugusu_tsp_book.pdf.

Published on: 06/07/2022

A costed strategic approach towards achieving improved sanitation services for households and institutions and the entire service chain.

Kyomugisha, T., Turimaso, W. & Watsisi, M., 2021. Town sanitation plan for Kijura Town Council, Uganda, Kijura Town, Uganda: Kijura Town Council and IRC. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/kijura_tsp_book.pdf.

Published on: 06/07/2022

Ensuring proper handling of human waste both within the households and institutions.

Ayoreka, M.C., 2021. Scaling-up sanitation and hygiene in Kabarole : a monitoring report of the home improvement campaigns in Mugusu and Kasenda Sub-counties, June-July 2021, Kampala, Uganda: IRC. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/monitoring_report_of_home_sanitation_improvement_campaigns_in_kasenda_and_mugusu_0.pdf.

Published on: 17/08/2021

In February and March 2021, home improvement campaigns were conducted in 49 villages of Mugusu and Kasenda sub-counties, and a monitoring exercise...

Grift, V. et al., 2021. Getting water to Kabende subcounty, Uganda, Kampala, Uganda: IRC Uganda. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/getting_water_to_kabende_subcounty_1.pdf.

Published on: 22/07/2021

Challenges and successes of a public private partnership between Kabarole District Local Government, National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC)...

Owembabazi, A., Turimaso, W. & Watsisi, M., 2021. Town sanitation plan for Kiko Town Council, Uganda, Kiko Town, Uganda: Kiko Town Council and IRC. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/kiko_tsp_.pdf.

Published on: 06/07/2022

Achieving universal access to sustainable sanitation for a clean, healthy and productive urban environment by 2040 through active participation of...

Mussa, M.E. et al., 2021. Collective action in WASH : findings from SWS, Washington, DC, USA: USAID Water.

Published on: 20/07/2021

Recording of a webinar on lessons learned after nearly four years of intensive research on the use of collective action in WASH by the USAID-...

Owembabazi, A., Turimaso, W. & Watsisi, M., 2021. Town sanitation plan for Kasenda Town Council, Uganda, Kasenda Town, Uganda: Kasenda Town Council and IRC. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/kasenda_tsp_.pdf.

Published on: 06/07/2022

Achieving a healthy tourism town with universal access to sustainable sanitation and an improved community livelihood for all by 2040 through...

Watsisi, M. et al., 2020. Facilitating collective action for Sustainable Development Goal 6 through learning alliances, The Hague, the Netherlands: Sustainable WASH Systems Learning Partnership / IRC.

Published on: 21/07/2021

In this video from Sustainable WASH Systems partner IRC WASH, we learn about Learning Alliances and how they are building strong local systems in...

Person, M. et al., 2019. Evaluation of water, sanitation, hygiene and environmental conditions in 40 healthcare facilities in Kabarole District, Uganda : baseline report, Kampala, Uganda: IRC Uganda. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/wash_in_hcf_baseline_uganda.pdf.

Published on: 26/11/2019

The report gives recommendations on what needs to done to achieve the goal of "full coverage" for water, sanitation, hygiene, and waste management...

Ayoreka, M.C. & Watsisi, M., 2023. WASH systems strengthening for climate-resilient WASH programming : the case of Kabarole District, Uganda, (Uganda Water and Environment Week 2023) Fort Portal, Uganda: IRC Uganda. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/wash_systems_strengthening_for_climate_resilient_wash_programming_the_case_of_kabarole_district_uganda_.pdf.

Published on: 10/07/2023

Mitigating the impact of climate change and ensuring early adaptation through promoting safe and sustainable WASH interventions.

Huston, A. et al., 2020. Novel partnership between NWSC and Kabarole District to provide safe water to communities in hard-to-reach Kabende subcounty, The Hague, the Netherlands: IRC.

Published on: 05/03/2020

A novel public-public partnership between Uganda's national water utility and local government is part of the increasing trend of rural utilisation.

Pugel, K. et al., 2022. Pathways for securing government commitment for activities of collaborative approaches. Journal of water, sanitation and hygiene for development, (washdev2022183), pp.1-13 : 2 fig., 4 tab. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/washdev2022183.pdf.

Published on: 16/02/2022

Three factors – legitimacy of the collaborative, aligning activities within clear mandates, and demonstrating value – all work together to secure...

Huston, A. et al., 2020. More sustainable systems through consolidation? : the changing landscape of rural drinking water service delivery in Uganda. Water alternatives, 14(1), pp.248-270 : 8 fig., 1 tab. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/art14-1-7.pdf.

Published on: 22/02/2021

The two utility models present in Kabarole outperformed the community management model, with the existing national utility demonstrating greater...

Watsisi, M., 2019. Joint effort to save river Mpanga, The Hague, The Netherlands: IRC and Watershed partners.

Published on: 14/02/2019

Presentation outlining the efforts of CSOs, NGOs and communities to stop the pollution of the river Mpanga in Kabarole District, Uganda, and to...

J. Mulumba, N., Anobe, F. & Watsisi, M., 2021. Working together for safe water in Uganda: the journey so far, The Hague, The Netherlands: IRC. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/working_together_for_safe_water_in_uganda_the_journey_so_far_0.pdf.

Published on: 19/01/2021

This country brief - compiled by IRC - shares the highlights and lessons learned from collective action in Kabarole, Kamwenge and ...