Insights, tips, and advice to improve public services like water and sanitation through multi-stakeholder collective action and action research. Read more...
In this video from Sustainable WASH Systems partner IRC WASH, we learn about Learning Alliances and how they are building strong local systems in... Read more...
WASH system strengthening is climate action and WASH must be a core component of climate financing and adaptation strategies. Read more...
"The master plan provides a strategic tool in bringing all sector actors together around a singular objective." - Magdalene Matthews, Senior Program Officer, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Read more...
This paper presents the journeys that Agenda for Change members have gone through in progressively embracing systems strengthening approaches in... Read more...
Long-term strategic planning at the district level helps to identify improved service delivery models, system strengthening activities, financing... Read more...
Asset inventory is essential in Ethiopia to develop more realistic planning to increase functionality as well as coverage. Read more...
IRC WASH Ethiopia, in partnership with UNICEF Ethiopia, conducted a diagnostic assessment of the Berhale Town Water Utility. The findings of the assessment highlighted capacity building, securing funding, improving financial transparency, and integrating refugee considerations. Participants noted... Read more...
Access to clean water, improved sanitation, and good hygiene services are essential human rights that significantly improve health, education, and overall well-being. However, in Ethiopia, millions still lack access to these services. Read more...
The new project focuses on supporting the woreda’s resource mobilisation and capacity building efforts to ensure effective and sustainable WASH service delivery. The launch event promoted stakeholder alignment and engagement, with officials highlighting the importance of collaboration, resource... Read more...
IRC WASH Ethiopia has been supporting three districts of Amhara region (Dera, Farta and North Mecha) to strengthen their monitoring system using a management information system (MIS) and the region is showing interest in cascading the monitoring system to other districts across the region. Read more...
Imagine a future where every child in South Ari Woreda/District has clean water to drink, a safe toilet to use, and the knowledge to wash their hands properly. This is no longer a dream, rather it is a mission in motion. In 2019, South Ari Woreda embarked on a journey to achieve Sustainable... Read more...
IRC WASH Ethiopia supports the WASH monitoring efforts in Amhara region by providing IT equipment Read more...
Many of the participants remarked favourably on the training and they said that the approach is excellent Read more...
IRC WASH Ethiopia has launched a project to support WASH systems strengthening in the Amhara region Read more...
Reflecting on the results of the final year of our medium-term strategic plan (2017-21), and announcing our new Alliance with Water For People and... Read more...
Read "Driving change : strengthening local systems in the water and sanitation sectors" Read more...
Three factors – legitimacy of the collaborative, aligning activities within clear mandates, and demonstrating value – all work together to secure... Read more...
IRC WASH and WaterAid Ethiopia recently launched the Agenda for Change District-Wide Approach Project in Ethiopia. Read more...
Testing approaches to strengthen the sustainability and performance of WASH service delivery systems. Read more...