Data collection, data use and (monitoring) systems building: the SMARTerWASH experience
Published on: 08/05/2017
While writing the end-report of the SMARTerWASH Project, it was good to look back and reflect on the scale of the project and the challenges faced and ahead.
Smart solutions with SMARTerWASH : stories of the project and its successes
The story of the SmarterWASH project in Ghana; the achievements, challenges, experiences, lessons learned over the years.
"What's new pussycat?" - part two
Published on: 26/01/2017
The latest water and sanitation innovations: approaches, technologies and financing instruments.
‘As you clean you monitor’: maintenance of water facilities is essential
Published on: 20/09/2016
The culture of neglecting maintenance needs to change.
Better nationwide monitoring of rural WASH services in Ghana
Published on: 07/04/2016
The SMARTerWASH initiative in Ghana upgrades ICT tools for continuous monitoring.
So far, so good. The way up for water services in rural Ghana
Published on: 02/12/2014
Good news from Ghana! IRC Ghana and its contribution to help build Ghana's rural water monitoring seems to be going very well. "Indeed, we are firmly on the path to support the establishment of a national system for rural water monitoring in Ghana", says country director Vida Duti.
IRC leads partnership to test ProCleanse water filter in rural Ghana
Published on: 08/08/2014
IRC is leading a unique public-private partnership to test a recently developed ProCleanse water filter for households. The filter which can process around five gallons of clean water an hour and lasts for 10 years without the use of chemicals or components replacement will be tested in Ghana. The...
Mobile Phones for water schemes: water users are the linchpins
Published on: 21/01/2014
The success of the scheme begins with water users reporting faults by sending a text message to their area mechanic.
Smarter Tools for WASH Services that Last
Published on: 30/10/2013
There are many technologies that can be used to improve WASH services in developing countries. But what works where? How much will it cost, will the system last? And how are services going to be maintained? IRC proudly presents its four new tools to tackle these questions.
The caretaker always texts twice
Published on: 15/08/2013
The costs of getting spare parts for handpumps can sometimes be higher than the costs of the parts. But a new SMS-based system might help.
Monitoring to understand, identify and address problems
Published on: 12/08/2013
In March 2012, UNICEF and WHO announced that the Millennium Development Goal for water had been met. But that's just the start.
Allocation of funds for district level WASH programmes: What is the ideal formula?
Published on: 19/09/2012
What started off as a commonplace lecture-like meeting in the Lira District Council Hall, ended up in a spirited discussion about a variety of issues around the delivery of water services in a decentralisation framework. Conditional grants for water and sanitation; mobile phones for water; as well...
What does it take to sustain sustainability?
Published on: 17/09/2012
As argued several times, post-construction support is one of the keys to sustainability of rural water supplies.
IRC and Akvo sign Memorandum of Understanding
Published on: 10/05/2012
“We will complement each other and create a win-win situation through this collaboration”, said IRC Director Nico Terra when signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Akvo Foundation on 13 March at the 6 th World Water Forum in Marseilles.
India census: more people have a mobile phone than a household toilet
Published on: 28/03/2012
Nearly half of India's 1.2 billion people have no toilet at home, but more people own a mobile phone, according to the country's latest census data. Only 46.9% of the 246.6 million households have toilets while 49.8% defecate in the open. The remaining 3.2% use public toilets.
IRC and Akvo sign Memorandum of Understanding
Published on: 13/03/2012
“We will complement each other and create a win-win situation through this collaboration”, said IRC Director Nico Terra when signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Akvo Foundation on 13 March at the 6 th World Water Forum in Marseilles.