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...
The Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) of Ethiopia held a workshop to discuss creating an Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Regulatory Authority. The focus is shifting from construction to governance, with new guidelines and key performance indicators being developed. Rapid urbanisation and poor... Read more...
Most water supply schemes in South Ari Woreda/ District are grappling with the escalating costs of spare parts. Without timely and adequate preventive maintenance, water supply infrastructures deteriorate quickly. This is particularly acute in South Ari Woreda, where groundwater is widely utilised... 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...
IRC WASH Ethiopia, in collaboration with the Amhara Water and Energy Bureau and the Amhara Media Corporation, is utilising media to spread WASH messages and advocate for change. Read more...
Tax exemption on a number of products can play an important role in improving sanitation coverage in Ethiopia 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...