News and events

New resources on systems strengthening and systems change

Published on: 20/09/2023

Agenda for Change recently added two new publications to its systems library. Read more...

IRC WASH Ethiopia equips Amhara Water Bureau with computers to improve WASH monitoring

Published on: 04/09/2023

IRC WASH Ethiopia supports the WASH monitoring efforts in Amhara region by providing IT equipment. Read more...

Capacity building training on WASH systems strengthening held in South Ari Woreda

Published on: 25/08/2023

Participants found the training to be very helpful in understanding how the systems approach is used in real-world settings and how it can be applied to improve WASH service delivery. Read more...

Snapshots from our focus countries: Ethiopia

Published on: 31/07/2023

Accelerating the application of WASH systems concepts and approaches Read more...

From systems strengthening to systems change

Published on: 29/06/2023

Achieving systems strengthening at scale by inspiring political commitment Read more...

Empowering microentrepreneurs through WASH capacity building

Published on: 13/06/2023

A collaborative approach to creating a thriving sanitation business in Ethiopia. Read more...

Connecting for Change

Published on: 09/06/2023

Reflecting on the All Systems Connect Symposium and UN-2023 Water Conference in Ethiopia Read more...

WASH SDG programme's role in strengthening local WASH systems recognised

Published on: 31/05/2023

IRC Ethiopia's contribution to the WASH SDG programme has been assessed in an evaluation workshop. Read more...

South Omo Zone promoting strong monitoring system to improve WASH

Published on: 30/05/2023

Up-to-date monitoring data strengthens water and sanitation service delivery. Read more...

Lancement d'un nouveau cours : Assainissement basé sur le marché

Published on: 30/04/2023

Nous lançons un cours remastérisé sur l'assainissement basé sur le marché ! Read more...

New course launched: Market-Based Sanitation

Published on: 30/04/2023

We are launching a remastered course on Market-Based Sanitation! Read more...

Using E-learning to build capacities on systems strengthening

Published on: 13/04/2023

Expand your expertise and training skills with our free online courses in Ethiopia. Read more...

At the UN Water Conference, African Heads of State announce Presidential Compacts on Water and Sanitation

Published on: 23/03/2023

Key commitments were made by African heads of state during UN Water Conference 2023 Read more...

Supercharging the pace of districtwide WASH systems strengthening

Published on: 03/01/2023

IRC WASH Ethiopia has launched a project to support WASH systems strengthening in the Amhara region Read more...

Immediate gains of a long-term engagement

Published on: 03/12/2022

Many initiatives on integrated water resources only show results in the long run. However, in Abijata Shalla, participants are already seeing improvements in a short time Read more...

Ethiopia gearing up for the 2023 UN water conference

Published on: 01/12/2022

Ethiopia held the first preparation meeting for the UN-Water Conference 2023 on November 29, 2022, in Addis Ababa. Read more...

IRC at UNC 2022 – the Highlights

Published on: 23/11/2022

IRC at the UNC Water and Health Conference: Science, Policy and Practice 2022 Read more...

Ethiopia launched a national hand hygiene protocol

Published on: 08/11/2022

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...

Efforts to build sanitation service that leaves no one behind

Published on: 04/11/2022

The WASH SDG programme employs an integrated approach to ensure safe water supply, improved sanitation services and good hygienic behaviour and practices targeting the hard-to-reach, the poorest of the poor and people living in remote or slum areas. As part of the WASH SDG programme, WASH Alliance... Read more...

National level training conducted on systems strengthening

Published on: 18/10/2022

Supporting Ethiopian water professionals and students Read more...