Briefing Note: Hand Pump Mechanics Associations Improving rural water service delivery

Post date: May 11, 2012 7:43:14 AM

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.