Former Publications & Knowledge Manager | IRC Ethiopia
Bret McSpadden was Publications & Knowledge Manager at IRC Ethiopia where he focused on supporting documentation, communication, and learning across all Ethiopia programmes as well as supporting the implementation of monitoring technologies in Afar, Amhara, and Somali regions.
Bret completed his Master of Science at the University of Colorado Boulder where he studied Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICTD). Bret has a background in programme management, technology, and education, and is passionate about working with local stakeholders to understand their needs and work together to design appropriate systems and solutions.
This report presents results of the baseline assessment of the status of service levels, service providers and support functions, in East Gonja... Read more...
What is needed to find out whether a combination of centralised and decentralised systems generates more sustainable and resilient urban water... Read more...
While the importance of hygiene is increasingly being recognized, far less consideration has been given to the role of the complete WASH package in... Read more...
Sustainable groundwater use is more likely in Indian villages if farmers, other village community members and NGOs work together with researchers and... Read more...
Increasing latrine coverage does not by itself reduce exposure to faecal pathogens and prevent disease. Read more...