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Woman next to hand pump in Ethiopia

How to achieve the SDGs: a roadmap for strengthening WASH systems

Reflections on developing a series of position papers which help to chart a path forward in Ethiopia.

Planning differently : developing long-term, strategic plans for district-wide water, sanitation...

2019
Long-term strategic planning at the district...

Understanding the WASH system and its building blocks : building strong WASH systems for the SDGs

2018
This working paper is one of a series that...
Poster from the Service Delivery Approach training

IRC End of Programme Evaluation: “Punching above your weight”

"IRC is having real impact in the WASH sector internationally and especially in its six focus countries".

Pathways for securing government commitment for activities of collaborative approaches

2022
Three factors – legitimacy of the collaborative,...
At a water point in Kabarole, Uganda

Sustainable WASH Systems Learning Partnership - Legacy page

This legacy page gives a brief overview of the project approach and flagship publications.
Participants at the national learning event in Ghana in 2021

IRC and partners host fourth national learning exchange on district-wide initiatives for SDG 6

At the fourth national learning event in Ghana, participants shared experiences on achieving...

Systems and Understanding: Lessons Across USAID's Sustainable WASH Systems Learning Partnership (SWS), 27 October

Join SWS for an engaging webinar about lessons learned from a systems approach to support...
Meeting on SDG6 in Mali

SDG6: IRC and World Vision support three Malian districts

IRC and World Vision unroll, during a national workshop, their Joint Program in three Malian...
IRC et World vision déroulent, lors d’un atelier national, leur programme conjoint dans trois communes maliennes.

ODD6 : IRC et World Vision épaulent trois communes maliennes

IRC et World vision déroulent, lors d'un atelier national, leur programme conjoint dans trois...

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Woman next to hand pump in Ethiopia

How to achieve the SDGs: a roadmap for strengthening WASH systems

Published on: 13/12/2019
Reflections on developing a series of position papers which help to chart a path forward in Ethiopia.

Planning differently : developing long-term, strategic plans for district-wide water, sanitation and hygiene services

Long-term strategic planning at the district level helps to identify improved service delivery models, system strengthening activities, financing...
Biblio info

Understanding the WASH system and its building blocks : building strong WASH systems for the SDGs

This working paper is one of a series that explains IRC's emerging praxis for working with and strengthening WASH systems.
Biblio info

Poster from the Service Delivery Approach training

IRC End of Programme Evaluation: “Punching above your weight”

Published on: 01/05/2017
"IRC is having real impact in the WASH sector internationally and especially in its six focus countries".

Pathways for securing government commitment for activities of collaborative approaches

Three factors – legitimacy of the collaborative, aligning activities within clear mandates, and demonstrating value – all work together to secure...
Biblio info

At a water point in Kabarole, Uganda

Sustainable WASH Systems Learning Partnership - Legacy page

Published on: 03/02/2022
This legacy page gives a brief overview of the project approach and flagship publications.

Participants at the national learning event in Ghana in 2021

IRC and partners host fourth national learning exchange on district-wide initiatives for SDG 6

Published on: 31/01/2022
At the fourth national learning event in Ghana, participants shared experiences on achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 in their area.

Systems and Understanding: Lessons Across USAID's Sustainable WASH Systems Learning Partnership (SWS), 27 October

Published on: 21/10/2021
Join SWS for an engaging webinar about lessons learned from a systems approach to support stakeholder understanding of WASH service delivery. October 27, 2021 at 10 a.m. EDT | 16:00 CEST | 17:00 Ethiopia. Kenya and Uganda

Meeting on SDG6 in Mali

SDG6: IRC and World Vision support three Malian districts

Published on: 07/11/2019
IRC and World Vision unroll, during a national workshop, their Joint Program in three Malian districts.

IRC et World vision déroulent, lors d’un atelier national, leur programme conjoint dans trois communes maliennes.

ODD6 : IRC et World Vision épaulent trois communes maliennes

Published on: 30/10/2019
IRC et World vision déroulent, lors d'un atelier national, leur programme conjoint dans trois communes maliennes.

Unicef et IRC forment 35 députés et assistants parlementaires en genre et AFDH

Unicef et IRC appuient les «faiseurs de loi»

Published on: 11/10/2019
Unicef et IRC forment 35 députés et assistants parlementaires en genre et AFDH

South Ari community fetching water

Report on local systems analysis for rural water published

Published on: 27/09/2019
Understanding local systems to find solutions to poor sustainability in Ethiopia.

Patrick Moriarty speaking at the launch of the Kabarole master plan

Launching the Kabarole District master plan

Published on: 28/02/2019
The Kabarole master plan articulates the long-term (2018-2030) WASH priorities of the District to ensure safe water and sanitation for everyone.

WASH systems building blocks

Building blocks for strong and healthy WASH systems

Published on: 17/09/2018
IRC working paper describes what's needed to improve and strengthen service delivery.

Putting water in vessels in near home in rural Ghana

Launch of the Asutifi North District Based Full WASH Coverage Initiative

Published on: 16/03/2018
A master plan has been drawn up to guide Asutifi North District in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6.

WEDC Conference call for papers

40th WEDC International Conference, Loughborough, UK

Published on: 12/06/2017
The conference invites participants from over 40 countries to share experiences and achievements on the sustainable delivery of WASH services through international cooperation. The week includes three days to discuss and debate peer reviewed content, followed by two days of tailored capacity...

Community in Tanzania

Understanding what drives maintenance of rural water infrastructure in Tanzania (and it’s not what you think!)

Published on: 01/06/2017
A large proportion of Tanzanians still do not have access to improved water sources.

Women at water point in Ghana

Achieving water and sanitation for all in Ghana by 2030

Published on: 20/03/2017
IRC and the Safe Water Network are piloting a sustainable service delivery approach at district level.

Ghana - women at water point

Launch of the District WASH Full Coverage Start-up Initiative in Asutifi North

Published on: 20/03/2017
IRC and the Safe Water Network are piloting an approach to achieve water and sanitation for all in Ghana by 2030.

Patrick Moriarty delivering his TED talk

'It's about the systems, stupid!' - TEDx talk

Published on: 28/02/2017
We rely on complex systems, but we are "systems blind".

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