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Sanitation and hygiene are steadily gaining the national attention that they deserve in Uganda, thanks to proactive sector collaboration and high level political influencing. Right after the first ever Presidential Dialogue on WASH held today (October 11) in the Parliament Conference Hall, partners... Read more...
The main objectives of the Agenda for Change Ethiopia collaboration are learning and coordination on WASH systems strengthening through an area-wide approach and influencing through advocacy for the adoption and scaling up of WASH systems approaches. Read more...
The 2024 virtual and in-person UNC Water and Health Conference takes place from 14-18 October 2024. IRC and partners will be presenting and participating in various side events and plenaries. Here is an overview of the sessions IRC is involved in (more may be added): Monday 14 October 2024 8.30 –... Read more...
Hans helped lay the foundations for the strong, decentralised, mission driven organisation that we are today Read more...
Interested in improving access to WASH in different regions in Ethiopia? IRC WASH Ethiopia is seeking Regional Advisors Read more...
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A Collaborative Effort to Combat NTDs in the Municipality Read more...
IRC WASH Ethiopia, in partnership with UNICEF Ethiopia, conducted a diagnostic assessment of the Berhale Town Water Utility. The findings of the assessment highlighted capacity building, securing funding, improving financial transparency, and integrating refugee considerations. Participants noted... Read more...
The Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) of Ethiopia held a workshop to discuss creating an Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Regulatory Authority. The focus is shifting from construction to governance, with new guidelines and key performance indicators being developed. Rapid urbanisation and poor... Read more...
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ACCRA, Aug. 28, 2024 – The President of the Republic of Ghana, H. E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, today signed a historic Presidential Compact on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, as part of the government's commitment to improving public health, increasing climate resilience and ensuring that hard to... Read more...
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As India is in the final year of national programmes on rural drinking water supply and sanitation, it is a good time to take stock to understand what has worked well and where attention is needed to ensure sustainable WASH services, going beyond building infrastructure. Read more...
The new project focuses on supporting the woreda’s resource mobilisation and capacity building efforts to ensure effective and sustainable WASH service delivery. The launch event promoted stakeholder alignment and engagement, with officials highlighting the importance of collaboration, resource... Read more...
IRC Ghana joins the sector minister and partners to unveil the revised national water policy. Read more...
The Amhara Region Water and Energy Bureau held a symposium in Bahir Dar to showcase its digitisation initiatives to high-level officials, including the Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia. H.E. Temesgen Tiruneh emphasised the governments commitment to modern tools and technology for improving service... Read more...
Most water supply schemes in South Ari Woreda/ District are grappling with the escalating costs of spare parts. Without timely and adequate preventive maintenance, water supply infrastructures deteriorate quickly. This is particularly acute in South Ari Woreda, where groundwater is widely utilised... Read more...
Professional service providers must ensure safe, sustainable water and meet demand. But what does it take to be professional and raise the service standards for everyone? Stella Kwebiha shares the story of Midwestern Umbrella of Water and Sanitation in Uganda, and how it transitioned from being a... Read more...
