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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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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...
With the final budget now in place, it is essential to examine how the government of India has advanced its agenda and addressed key areas of concern Read more...
The 12th annual WASH, WRM, and Energy Multi-Stakeholder Forum in Ethiopia focused on resilience and brought together key sector actors Read more...
Launch of the EU-funded 'Partnership for the development of drinking water and sanitation services in the Centre-West region' project in Burkina Faso Read more...
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Implementing a pro-poor WASH strategy in Bangladesh and setting up community-based service monitoring for sustainability Read more...
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Almost 4 million people in 93 communes in Burkina Faso benefited from the project "Strengthening communal capacities to manage water, sanitation and hygiene" Read more...
Près de 4 millions d'habitants issus de 93 communes du Burkina Faso ont bénéficié du projet de « renforcement des capacités des municipalités du Burkina Faso dans la gouvernance de l'eau potable, de l'hygiène et de l'assainissement » Read more...
Asunafo South District in collaboration with Project Maji and IRC Ghana commissions solar-powered water stations at Pafo Nkwanta to serve the demand of seven communities Read more...
WHO launches guidelines for drinking-water quality and sanitary inspection Read more...
annual_report_2023_cover_photo.png Bosco Mwije is a plumber working for the government of Uganda’s Mid-Western Umbrella for Water and Sanitation Authority in Rweihamba, Kasenda. The government is committed to an ambitious goal: achieving universal access to piped water supply through public... Read more...
When you move into your home or business premises, you expect there to be taps and running water; toilets that flush; and for the water to go somewhere to be dealt with safely. You hardly notice these services, or think about how important they are to your health and livelihood. And I bet you don’t... Read more...