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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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".
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.
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.
'It's about the systems, stupid!'
Published on: 28/02/2017
We rely on complex systems, but we are "systems blind".
Six key challenges to achieving universal access to sanitation by 2030
Published on: 19/11/2016
Sanitation lagged far behind during the last round of assessments of the global development targets. Ahead of World Toilet Day, Devex spoke to sector experts to get their insights on the major challenges threatening sanitation SDG success today.
It's not the hardware - but the service that matters
Published on: 03/11/2016
After eight years of working in Ghana, IRC has achieved a paradigm shift in monitoring and delivery of WASH services.
How can Burkina Faso and Niger achieve SDG 6?
Published on: 06/09/2016
The answer lies in four strategic changes in water sector governance.
An anxious beginning?
Published on: 05/09/2016
Can service delivery approaches help deal with the interrelated threats of climate change, water security and disease outbreak?
New Sustainability: a system is more than a sum of its parts
Published on: 18/07/2016
This post comes from Angela's expedited entry into the WASH sector to research why sustained success has been limited and to uncover which approaches to change might lead to lasting service provision.
Working together to finance improved WASH services in Uganda
Published on: 12/07/2016
District partnerships are at the heart of the WASH Agenda for Change (WA4C).
Service delivery now fully adopted in the constitution
Published on: 08/07/2016
Some highlights and challenges we faced in 2015: Burkina Faso
IRC Annual report 2015
Published on: 07/07/2016
In 2008 IRC set itself the bold goal of catalysing a shift in sector thinking: from delivering hardware to delivering services that last. And we think that by 2015 we've largely achieved that goal.
Learning and growing with IRC
Published on: 04/07/2016
Intern Jimmy Otim realised his passion for WASH in Uganda's Lira District.
WASH Agenda for Change (WA4C) Roadmap, Tools and Approaches
Published on: 01/07/2016
WASH Agenda for Change (WA4C) Roadmap, Tools and Approaches Workshop, June Monday 27 – Tuesday 28, 2016, Kampala, Uganda
Kampala WASH Symposium background note
Published on: 13/06/2016
What do we need to understand to overcome the long-standing challenges in the sector?
Kampala WASH Symposium background note : bringing together the 21st Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) meetings and the 2016 WASH Sustainability Forum
Only by understanding our place in the wider complex systems that deliver services will we be able to overcome the long-standing challenges in the...
Parte II: ¿Por qué no ha sido sostenible la institucionalidad municipal en agua y saneamiento en Honduras?
Published on: 08/06/2016
En el blog pasado , planteaba la pregunta ¿cuáles son los mecanismos que podrían hacer que la Comisión Municipal en Agua y Saneamiento (COMAS) logre mantenerse en el tiempo? Allí exponía posibles soluciones para ser discutidas por el sector. Ahora, llega el turno de hacer lo mismo con la Unidad de...
Water and sanitation infrastructure : the end of ownership?
The advantages and limitations of "end of ownership" service models and where they are currently being applied.
New ownership models for water and sanitation services
Published on: 07/06/2016
What can the sector learn from circular economy visionary Thomas Rau?
The 'end of ownership' of water and sanitation infrastructure? : background paper to the joint IRC - VIA Water event, The Hague, The Netherlands, 25 May 2016
'End of ownership' models in the water and sanitation sector are generally found in places with a limited public sector and unregulated markets.