Uganda WASH Resource center promoting a dynamic, coordinated learning WASH sector that provides equitable and sustainable WASH services |
posted 16 May 2012 04:17 by RCN Uganda
Chemisto Satya Ali, Water, sanitation and hygiene advisor, in the
Rwenzori Portfolio at SNV Uganda relates about the joint initiative of
IRC/Triple-S Uganda, Makare University, SNV Uganda and WaterAid Uganda,
to introduce the use mobile phones in monitoring water services in
Uganda. This video was prepared for the IRC International Water
and Sanitation Centre and Water and Sanitation for Africa (WSA) session
on Monitoring for Action on 17 May 2012, as part of the 4th African
Water Week in Cairo. Interview by: Lydia Mirembe, Communication and Advocacy Officer Triple-S Uganda |
posted 11 May 2012 01:14 by RCN Uganda
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How can we make water and sanitation services last forever? Services are often delivered reliably immediately following large capital investments in infrastructure but then tend to decline afterwards due to lack if follow up investments and post-construction support. Organizations in the sector can spend their money in a smarter way by understanding the life-cycle costs and the level of services being delivered. In the webinar we will discus the methodology, data from four countries and we will provide inspiration examples other organizations ans governments using this approach. The life-cycle costs approach has been tested and developed with the WASHCost project.
The Life-Cycle cost approach webinar link
To register for the webinar at World bank website
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posted 11 May 2012 00:43 by RCN Uganda
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This briefing note is the result of action research jointly carried out by IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre/Sustainable Services as Scale (Triple‐S) and SNV Netherlands Development Organsiation, to support the functionality thematic group with the implementation of Undertaking 8. Under the action research, SNV and IRC/Triple‐S together with some involved stakeholders analyse the process and issues that are encountered during the implementation of the Undertaking.
These learnings are translated into action for improving the initiative. The purpose of this Briefing Note is to specifically provide information on the process of forming HPMAs, the challenges faced and possible strategies for mitigation. The information and findings shared in this briefing note are based on a limited number of interviews and work carried out supporting the secretariat of the functionality working group and does not reflect all views and issues surrounding the roll‐out of the HPMAs.
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posted 11 May 2012 00:28 by RCN Uganda
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This briefing note is the result of action research jointly carried out by IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre/Sustainable Services at Scale (IRC/Triple‐S) and SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, to support the Mobile Phones for Improved Water access (M4W) initiative.
Under the action research, IRC/Triple‐S and SNV together with stakeholders at the national and district level analyse the process and issues in providing sustainable rural drinking water services. These learning’s are translated into action for improving the initiative.
The information and findings shared in this briefing note are based on a limited number of interviews and the two Management Information Systems (MIS) working group meetings and will not reflect all issues surrounding the M4W)project.
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posted 10 May 2012 23:51 by RCN Uganda
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9 to 11 April 2013Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
As water and sanitation coverage expands, the need to know the status of systems and services becomes even more critical. Governments are increasingly realising the importance of good monitoring information at multiple levels to ensure services are sustainable and investments are not wasted. The number of initiatives to strengthen WASH service monitoring is growing, new tools are being developed, and international indicators are being refined. The 2013 IRC Symposium will provide a global platform for sharing these initiatives and experiences. Please mark your calendars for 9 to 11 April 2013 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A first official announcement with more details will be circulated in early July. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us with your suggestions or questions symposium@irc.nl. We look forward to seeing you in Addis in April 2013!
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posted 10 May 2012 23:49 by RCN Uganda
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The Annual Civil Society Forum will take place on the 3oth of May to 1st June at Hotel Africana. This forum brings together all civil society organizations from all sectors.
The Uganda Water and Sanitation NGO Network is leading the thematic session on Natural resources and climate change. The forum will also features an exhibition.
To book yourself exhibition space please contact Judith of UWASNET at jauma@uwasnet.org. The exhibition fee is 150,000 per day. This will cover a tent, electricity supply, tables and chairs for the exhibition space.
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posted 10 May 2012 23:34 by RCN Uganda
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The Development partners Joint Technical Review of the Ministry of Water and Environment was concluded in Lira from 23rd to 26th April 2012.
If you missed the proceedings, the agreed minutes of the event will summary the key discussions on the progress made towards the undertakings of 2011 of the sector.
Get your copy today
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posted 10 May 2012 23:22 by RCN Uganda
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A message from IRC/Triple-S Uganda on World Water Day 2012
A documentary titled: “Our Water Our Responsibility” which highlights the key issues around the provision of water services in the decentralisation framework
For more Information visit the Triple-S Website http://www.waterservicesthatlast.org/
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posted 26 Apr 2012 00:10 by Micheal Jonga
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The Joint Technical Review of the Water and Environment Sector
will be held on the 24th to 26th in lira district. This year’s theme focuses on “addressing
environmental challenges for sustainable development” with aim of
accessing the progress made towards the implementation of the JSR 2011
undertakings.
The Joint Sector Review will comprise of Field visits to
various sector programs in Pader, Amolater, Oram and Adwari Local governments.
The field visits will be followed with two day’s intense reflections on sub
sectors of Water and Sanitation, Water Resources and Environmental and Natural
Resources.
The Water and Environment Working group meeting will also
convene on the Third day of the JTR. In a parallel season, SNV, Association of
the private water operators, National water and sewerage co-operation and
WASHTech will present various papers. WASH Tech will present the research
findings on WASH Technology Introduction and adaptation in Uganda.
More information at the Ministry
of Water and Environment website:
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posted 30 Mar 2012 07:11 by Micheal Jonga
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There is common agreement in the WASH sector that household hygiene and sanitation in rural areas in developing countries is, first and foremost, the responsibility of the household. With the Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach, a stronger role of the community has been introduced in changing the hygiene and sanitation behaviour of the household members.
The PILS1 (Performance Improvement through Learning in Sanitation) project in three districts in Northern Uganda2 has focused on strengthening the supporting role to communities of local government and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) by facilitating district- and sub-county-based learning and action research. Working in a post-war environment, PILS has shown that improvements in coordination and the introduction of a learning process among the decentralised stakeholders can contribute to innovation, better financing and local solutions. The experiences with the PILS project can help the development of hygiene and sanitation policies and their implementation in Uganda.
Author: René van Lieshout, International Water and Sanitation centre (IRC), March 2012
Peer review: Valérie Bey, IRC
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