IRC has since 2011, supported Hand Pump Mechanics Associations to develop into viable business entities. To enable the HPMAs understand, visualize and communicate their business plans, IRC Uganda introduced the business canvas - a tool used for developing, documenting and visualizing business...
This briefing note highlights the key issues surrounding Operation & Maintenance of water supply facilities, based on experiences from four districts in Uganda.
This summary presents preliminary findings from recent network research in Ghana. These are shared to engage a broader community in current research, and should not be taken as firm conclusions. Questions, comments, and feedback are greatly appreciated.
Over the last 12 months, WaterAid, Itad and IRC have conducted desk-based research to better understand the factors that facilitate and inhibit the success of ICT-based reporting to improve rural water supply sustainability.
Financing for the water and environment sector in Uganda has shown a declining trend since 2008, leading to a reduction in funding for key aspects of water supply services.
In 2014, IRC/Triple-S undertook a water service monitoring survey in Kabarole district to establish the level of water service received by users. The survey was done within the framework of the new Service Delivery Indicators, which were proposed by the Triple-S Initiative to complement the...
