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The Dutch government has introduced a trade-based approach to development. Is this good or bad for the WASH sector? Read more...
Many sector organisations in Uganda believe water boards will bridge gaps in community management. The IRC-led Triple-S initiative has been supporting an experiment to assess whether and how these boards can be made viable. Read more...
Para Todos, Por Siempre (Everyone, Forever) is an initiative to promote universal access to sustainable water and sanitation services in some 28 municipalities in Honduras. IRC is one of the partners in this initiative. Read more...
IRC will contribute to the Stockholm World Water Week which takes place from 31 August to 5 September 2014. We are launching the WASHCost book, co-convening a number of sessions and running a booth together with Water For People in the exhibition hall. Read more...
Two approaches to Operation and Maintenance of rural water facilities - a comparative analysis Read more...
Functionality of rural water systems remains a big challenge and an impediment to reliable rural water services in Northern Uganda. Read more...
In an effort to improve functionality of water systems the Lira District Hand Pump Mechanics Association has introduced a new approach to prompt water users to demand operation and maintenance services. Read more...
Hand Pump Mechanics Associations (HPMAs) have been recognised by the Ministry of Water and Environment as a key actor in improving the functionality of rural water systems in Uganda. Triple-S Uganda has been at the forefront of the association's capacity development. Read more...
55%-85% of households in Uganda access water services that do not meet the minimum required standards but water users are generally satisfied with the service they receive. A study on the performance of Water Source Committees as service providers for rural water supply in Uganda reveals. Read more...
Developing countries are committing to sanitation, water and hygiene services for all by 2030, but accountability remains the "Achilles heel". Read more...
OUAGADOUGOU, 1er juin 2014 – IRC démarre au Burkina Faso un projet d'un montant de 3,3 millions d'euros, cofinancé par l'Union euopéenne. L'objectif de cette initiative est d'assurer et de pérenniser, d'ici quatre ans, les services d'hygiène et d'assainissement pour 100 000 personnes dans six... Read more...
The fifth edition of the Africa Water Week, which took place from the 26-30 May 2014 in Dakar, Senegal, was a great success. One of the sessions that stood out was the discussion on the role of local government in sustainable service delivery, organised by IRC and partners. Read more...
By clearly defining 'the rules of the game' for their water and sanitation sectors, Ghana and Uganda create an environment that encourages teamwork and ultimately sustainable services at scale. Read more...
Finding lasting solutions to Africa's water and sanitation challenges is a key aim of the Fifth Africa Water Week, which will take place from May 26-31 in Dakar, Senegal. IRC will participate in this major regional event and run sessions about the role of local government in sustainable service... Read more...
En prélude du 7ème Forum Mondial de l'Eau qui se tiendra à Daegu (Corée du Sud), Africa Water Forum 2014 réunira du 12 au 14 juin à Ouagadougou plus de 650 participants autour de la question : comment permettre un accès à l'eau et un service d'assainissement pour tous en Afrique ? Read more...
Date limite de dépôt des candidatures : 31 juillet 2014 Le cabinet Eau Afrique au Bénin, a lancé la 2ème édition du Prix pour la préservation de l'eau, «OR BLEU», une compétition destinée à relever les meilleures initiatives de préservation des ressources en eau et à récompenser les acteurs,... Read more...
The performance of service providers can have impact on the quality of the service delivered to the water users, a recent IRC/Triple-S Uganda study concludes. Read more...
Uganda releases revised Manual to guide water and sanitation projects. Minister of State for Water, the Honourable Betty Bigombe, speaks on the value of a harmonised approach at the Manual's launch. Read more...
L’épouse du Chef de l’Etat du Burkina Faso, Madame Chantal COMPAORE, accueillera le 9 Mai 2014 le sommet des Premières Dames du continent pour la cause de l’Assainissement. Ce sommet sera la première rencontre de la Coalition des Premières Dames d’Afrique pour l’Assainissement (CPDA) Read more...
The Minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing, Alhaji Collins Dauda, has called on stakeholders in the Rural Water Sub-sector to harmonize their operations and activities to avoid duplication of efforts. Read more...