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Sustaining rural water : a comparative study of maintenance models for community-managed schemes

Emerging trends and practical recommendations for organisations interested in growing or starting a maintenance service provision (MSP) model for...
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WASH Systems strengthening in Rwanda - podcast

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Keeping community managed handpump systems going

This paper proposes a framework of elements that need to be in place for continued handpump functioning, and then turns this into a diagnostic device...
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Parts of the system : supply chains and operation and maintenance (O&M) in Amhara, Ethiopia

This paper summarises results of a study about the demand for rural water facility spares, the organisation of supply chains and the O&M systems...
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Digging deep behind the complexities of sustainable water supply in Nepal

A review of financial, governance and technical challenges impacting the sustainability of rural water supply schemes in Sarlahi and Rautahat...
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Conditions for private sector involvement and financing in rural water supply

An introduction to the UDUMA model based on long-term affermage contracts with local authorities and blended finance, which is being piloted in...
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Pre-feasibility study for a potential piped water system : Kabende subcounty, Kabarole district, Uganda

A preparatory study for a proposal to install a piped water system to serve five communities.
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Participants of local government training of area mechanics in Ghana

IRC supports local government training of area mechanics in Ghana

Published on: 25/05/2018
Two districts in the Volta Region of Ghana - Akatsi North and Akatsi South - benefited from a five-day area mechanic training.

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

This presentation describes IRC's Asset Registry Assessment Tool and how Water For People used it in Rwanda's Rulindo district.
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Lockable handle and water metre protected with box to provide security and control on Pay as you fetch borehole.

A sustainability approach for hand pumps in rural areas

Published on: 29/12/2017
A checklist to effective adoption and implementation of the pay-as-you-fetch model.

Achieving full coverage and sustainable water service provision : the needs and gaps : Bongo, East Gonja and Wa East District Assembly

The District Strategy for achieving full water coverage (2017 to 2025) provides the framework for the implementation of water activities and services...
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Collecting money at a pay-as-you-fetch pump

Learning how to fix the system and not just the pump

Published on: 29/11/2017
As Ethiopia manages to develop more and more new rural water schemes – springs, wells or boreholes with hand-pumps or engines, piped water – keeping the existing infrastructure running well and safely is a challenge that gets bigger every day. And, despite some encouraging efforts, it's a challenge...

Mapping public finance for rural drinking water and sanitation : Odisha State, Ganjam District (India)

This paper focuses on budget allocations and expenditures by national, state and district authorities for Odisha State and Ganjam District (India).
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Mapping public finance for WASH in Burkina Faso

This working paper reviews the institutional setup and financial flows for water supply and sanitation in the commune of Houndé, Burkina Faso.
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Emergency mapping and critical maintenance measures: the drought and boreholes in Somali Region

Published on: 14/03/2017
Under severe conditions of water scarcity, it is vital to keep motorised boreholes pumping across Ethiopia's Somali region.

Susan Alobo, HPM Adekwokok sub county, treasurer Lira HPMA

Who says a girl cannot repair boreholes?

Published on: 20/02/2016
Hand Pump Mechanics are always on call to repair water sources whenever they break down. Water source repair is largely a man's world, but who says a girl cannot fit in?

Owaraga Simon Peter, Caretaker Onamudian village borehole, Pallisa District

A day in the life of a water source caretaker

Published on: 20/02/2016
Who is taking care of the hand pump, replacing wearing parts, and keeping the service going?

Uganda : engaging communities to keep safe water flowing

Water committees and handpump mechanics ensure safe and reliable services in Western Uganda. A story about action learning supported by the Dutch...
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Operation and maintenance of water facilities in Uganda : a case for increased funding

Districts in Uganda still have to grapple with two big challenges including ineffective management of water sources and inadequate funding for...
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Proposals for the maintenance of hand pumps in the municipalities of Gorgadji and Aribinda (Sahel Region)

This report focuses on defining the conditions for the establishment of an effective repair and maintenance system for hand pumps in the Sahel region.
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Professionalising maintenance of boreholes with hand pumps in Burkina Faso: exploring new approaches

Published on: 01/04/2015
IRC Burkina Faso looked into management models that would permanently reduce the number and length of breakdowns of boreholes with hand pumps in rural Burkina Faso.

A child fills his jerrycan with clean water from a tap on the Mugusu Piped Water Scheme, Kabarole district

Functionality of water supply systems key to national development

Published on: 25/03/2015
A message from IRC Uganda and Ministry of Water and Environment on the occasion of World Water Day 2015

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Pour une gestion à l'échelle des points d'eau modernes

Published on: 09/10/2014
IRC Burkina Faso a demandé à un opérateur privé s'il était possible d'améliorer la qualité de service des PMH sans augmenter le tarif payé par les usagers. La réponse est : oui, mais il faut changer l'échelle de gestion de la maintenance.

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IRC Event: Can we avoid rehabilitation programmes?

Published on: 12/05/2014
IRC runs a series of events in The Hague, open to all interested parties. These series bring together professionals to network and discuss hot topics in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector. They are forward looking and multidisciplinary in nature presenting the latest thinking from governments...

The role of Hand Pump Mechanics Associations in improving the operation and maintenance of rural water and sanitation services - an update

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