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The Ministry of Labour and Skills, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and USAID Transform WASH, developed standardised short-term training materials for manufacturing sanitation products and constructing latrines. This represents a significant step forward in improving sanitation. Read more...
A collaborative approach to creating a thriving sanitation business in Ethiopia. Read more...
Nous lançons un cours remastérisé sur l'assainissement basé sur le marché ! Read more...
We are launching a remastered course on Market-Based Sanitation! Read more...
IRC at the UNC Water and Health Conference: Science, Policy and Practice 2022 Read more...
Ethiopia has launched a national hand hygiene road map as well as a food and personal hygiene protocol for the school feeding programme. Read more...
The Federal Ministry of Health in Ethiopia has drawn up a sanitation subsidy protocol to address the sanitation needs of the poorest segment of the population Read more...
Increasing access to affordable credit for WASH customers – a key to unlocking demand Read more...
Credit Crunch: Affordable financing options for WASH businesses are badly needed Read more...
Made in Ethiopia: Jump starting local WASH product manufacturing. Read more...
Clearing the way – helping WASH enterprises get an easier start in Ethiopia. Read more...
A workshop delivers prototypes of more affordable sanitation products that meet the needs of lower income households in Lowland Ethiopia. Read more...
What impact did we have in our focus countries in 2020? Sharing highlights from IRC's Annual Report. Read more...
Ethiopia's Ministry of Health has, together with partners, developed a national market-based sanitation training manual to properly implement the guideline on the same topic. Read more...
Taxes and tariffs imposed on sanitation products significantly increase their consumer price, which reduces their affordability Read more...
Some business owners and government officials are concerned about whether intellectual property rights are adequately protected in Ethiopia Read more...
Earning royalties and repatriating profits can play important roles in ensuring a strong WASH marketplace Read more...
For Ethiopia-based businesses that require imported goods or materials, accessing hard currency through the banking system is one of the biggest challenges they face Read more...
Lessons learned about strengthening the supply chain, stimulating demand and improving the enabling environment. Read more...
Ethiopia's regions are promoting sanitation marketing following the national guidelines to drive up access to improved sanitation. Read more...