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Published on: 26/02/2019

The paper sets out the processes followed to establish WASH Learning Alliances in Ethiopia, examines some of the associated risks and constraints,... Read more...

Strengthening WASH systems in Ethiopia

Published on: 25/02/2019

This paper summarises the different system strengthening initiatives and makes recommendations for joint learning and collaboration. Read more...

Better use of capital to deliver sustainable water supply and sanitation services : practical examples and suggested next steps

Published on: 23/01/2019

Capital expenditure efficiency (CEE) can result in capital savings of 25 percent or more compared to traditional solutions. Read more...

Rural water asset management practices in Ghana : the gaps and needs

Published on: 31/10/2018

Without an improved asset maintenance, system it is likely that rural water systems in Ghana will continue to provide unsustainable services. Read more...

Emotional wellbeing as a proxy indicator for water security among pastoralists in Afar, Ethiopia (WEDC paper)

From menarche to menopause : a population-based assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene risk factors for reproductive tract infection symptoms over life stages in rural girls and women in India

Published on: 15/05/2018

This study provides new evidence that WASH access and practices are associated with self-reported reproductive tract infection symptoms in rural... Read more...

Menstrual hygiene practices, WASH access and the risk of urogenital infection in women from Odisha, India

Published on: 15/05/2018

Interventions that ensure women have access to private facilities with water for Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) and that educate women about... Read more...

National monitoring systems

Published on: 14/03/2018

This podcast emphasises the need to share the stories that the data is telling us. Read more...

Water For People experience in Rwanda : assets registry / analysis tool

Published on: 11/01/2018

This presentation describes IRC's Asset Registry Assessment Tool and how Water For People used it in Rwanda's Rulindo district. Read more...

Innovative financing for capital maintenance expenditure in small towns water systems in three districts in Ghana : Akatsi South, East Gonja and Kintampo South districts

Published on: 28/12/2017

Innovative mechanisms for the financing of capital maintenance of piped systems in Ghana may not necessarily fix the problems of poor service... Read more...

Leçons apprises de l’expérience de l’ONEA dans les centres affermés

Financing options for the 2030 water agenda

Published on: 18/09/2017

Addressing the financing challenges that result from the adoption of the water Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). Read more...

Easing the transition to commercial finance for sustainable water and sanitation

Published on: 12/09/2017

Countries should place greater priority on leveraging commercial finance into the sector while at the same time bolstering public funds. Read more...

What’s working, where, and for how long : a 2016 water point update

Published on: 29/06/2017

Data drawn from the Water Point Data Exchange on 11 countries, reveals that an average of 78% of water points (including handpumps, piped supplies... Read more...

Emergency urban sanitation - challenges and solutions

Asset management

Published on: 19/06/2017

In episode 4 of WASH Talk, it is discussed why asset management is rural areas is so critical. Read more...

Financing WASH systems

Published on: 19/04/2017

Podcast featuring Bill Kingdom and Fred Muhumuza who discuss the challenges around financing water and sanitation services, cost and finance... Read more...

Towards sustainable sanitation management : establishing the costs and willingness to pay for emptying and transporting sludge in rural districts with high rates of access to latrines

Published on: 23/03/2017

Spreading the cost of faecal waste removal over a series of monthly payments could make it more affordable for poor households and help kick start... Read more...

Local governance and sanitation : eight lessons from Community-Led Total Sanitation at scale through local governments in Uganda

Published on: 11/03/2017

Ensure national ownership is at the centre and maximise existing local government structures. Read more...

Gestion des connaissances et l'apprentissage sectoriel en matière d'approvisionnement en eau potable, hygiène et assainissement en République Centrafricaine

Bret McSpadden

Facilitating local strengthening of WASH systems : whose understanding counts?