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Good plans are a building block

A short animation on how district WASH master plans contribute to WASH system strengthening.
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The implementation guideline launched during world toilet day celebration (photo by: Tsegaye Yeshiwas)

Striving to implement robust market-based sanitation in Ethiopia

Published on: 21/06/2021
Ethiopia's Ministry of Health has, together with partners, developed a national market-based sanitation training manual to properly implement the guideline on the same topic.

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Auto-inscription à la WASH Systems Academy

Published on: 11/06/2021
Vous pouvez commencer avec la WASH Systems Academy à tout moment, où que vous soyez.

Renforcement des systèmes WASH : les bases

Renforcement des systèmes WASH : les bases

Published on: 11/06/2021
Pourquoi avons-nous besoin de renforcer les systèmes WASH ?

Participants completing the online course as part of the training

Testing the WASH Systems Academy’s blended learning approach in Ethiopia

Published on: 01/06/2021
IRC WASH Ethiopia gave a nine-day Training of Trainers (ToT) to the Ethiopian Water Technology Institute (EWTI) on WASH systems strengthening.

Art social pour le changement de comportement

Art social pour le changement de comportement: les bases

Published on: 13/04/2021
Explorez la science du changement de comportement et la façon dont l'art peut changer des vies.

Social art for behaviour change

Social art for behaviour change: the basics

Published on: 15/01/2021
Explore the science of behaviour change and how art can change lives.

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Self-registration for the WASH Systems Academy

Published on: 03/09/2020
Now you can start with the WASH Systems Academy anytime, anywhere.

Freshwater conservation and WASH advocacy strategy workshop : facilitator's guide

This guide covers steps required for engaging effectively with decision-makers; increasing the impact beyond programmatic solutions; and influencing...
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Strengthening WASH systems: Join the community

Published on: 23/06/2020
The WASH Systems Academy is inspiring to do more.

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WASH Systems Academy launches its first customised course

Published on: 29/04/2020
As of 24 April 2020, Viva con Agua volunteers begin using the first customised lessons of the 'WASH systems strengthening: the basics', an introductory course by the WASH Systems Academy.

Capacity development in the WASH sector of Ethiopia

Take a systems approach to capacity building involving government, communities, the private sector, CSOs, educational institutes and women.
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What does sanitation systems strengthening mean?

Published on: 13/11/2019
Watch this animation and sign up for our free basic course on WASH Systems strengthening!

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IRC's WASH Systems Academy shortlisted for Innovation Award

Published on: 26/09/2019
IRC's new learning platform, the WASH Systems Academ y, has been shortlisted as one of the ten finalists for the Spindle award "Best Innovation for Development".

Education and training in sustainable WASH systems

What seems to be missing in SDG 6 s an indicator that will assess if there are people with the knowledge and skills to spend the money sensibly and...
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Lady in Odisha filling water vessels

WASH training in Odisha is too limited

Published on: 22/10/2018
Quality WASH training is only given to state level officials while training at lower levels is sub-standard and sparse.

Participants at two-day workshop for GLAAS Focal Points from Anglophone African countries, August 2018

10 years of GLAAS

Published on: 11/09/2018
New global WASH monitoring report will include better information from more countries, including high-income states.

Hand Pump Mechanic Stephen Baryebuga (left) has a discussion with the District Water officer, Pius Mugabi

Leadership and management skills training for hand pump mechanics

Published on: 31/05/2018
Turning district Hand Pump Mechanics Associations (HPMAs) in Uganda into viable business entities.

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.

Skilling in sanitation is the key to building a sustainable ecosystem : synthesis document

Skill gap in the sanitation sector: challenges and opportunities.
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New takes on old ideas: Call centres are a useful tool for pit emptiers and demand generation in Kampala.

Don't just do something, stand there! Reflections from the 40th WEDC Conference

Published on: 01/08/2017
At the 40th WEDC Conference last week, it was all about new takes on old ideas.

Defining and organising cost components

Join our ‘Costing Sustainable Services’ e-course in June 2017!

Published on: 08/05/2017
You can sign up for the free life-cycle cost approach e-course starting on 1st of June now.

Formation sur la gestion communale des services publics AEP

Ce rapport porte sur la formation des acteurs locaux à la gouvernance locale. IRC s'est joint au Centre des métiers de l'Eau de l'ONEA pour bonifier...
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Telling WASH stories that matter

Published on: 05/12/2014
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are essential to daily life and overall development, but, they are often not the top priority of the media. IRC and RNTC joined hands to train journalists and communications specialists how to tell compelling stories about WASH.

Students at ESUDER-Mozambique - March2014

Training on SDA/LCCA at Mozambique Rural Engineering University

Published on: 24/09/2014
A 2-week training programme to introduce Water Services that Last and Costing Sustainable Services curricula to BSc students and educational staff of the University Eduardo Mondlane - Rural Engineering School was held in March 2014.

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