Two new UN reports show where we are and where it is we want to get to; now it's time to step up national leadership. Read more...
Five sessions on capacity building during the IRC symposium provided additional knowledge and skills in WASH systems practice. Read more...
I've had a few of those after a big night out... Not that kind of fragile state. Read more...
Is this about that 10euros I owe you? No. It's about the critical importance of finance as a building block within the systems approach Read more...
Why should I care about measuring and monitoring? Well, if you don't measure before you make a change and monitor it over time, how will you know if your change is making a difference (positive or negative)? Read more...
Water sustainability? Is this about making sure my pipes are maintained? Not quite Read more...
So what are we talking about? Sanitation and Hygiene Read more...
Why a WASH systems symposium? Read more...
Private money can only be attracted where government leads and strong systems exist. Read more...
Provide leadership and accountability! Read more...
If we want to leave no one behind, we not only need to know who is left behind, but also how far behind they are. Read more...
As the World Cup soccer gets on its way, it is time to make predictions and projections who might win the SDG 6 World Cup by 2030. Read more...
Many countries are developing or reviewing their water sector monitoring systems to see whether they are SDG-proof. A recurring question in this is the extent to which these should use household-level data of JMP-defined access to limited, basic or safely managed water. We argue that caution should... Read more...
Countries must now set their own realistic national targets and start monitoring them. Read more...
A year ago today, on the 22nd of May 2016, we lost our dear friend and colleague Ton Schouten. Read more...
Over the coming years, IRC will work to support partner districts to bring sustainable WASH services to everyone: at least one million people. Read more...
Increasing interest in the Agenda for Change and investments in the systems approach. Read more...
We cannot do it alone. Reflections from the 7th Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) Forum. Read more...
Providing water, sanitation and hygiene services that last forever for everyone, is all about systems. Read more...
Ton was a steadfast champion of the cause of sustainability based on respect and support to national actors and institutions. Read more...