Publications and Knowledge Management Officer | IRC Ethiopia
Tsegaye Yeshiwas Hailu has been working as a journalist in the Ethiopia media climate for over a decade. Throughout his career, he has reported for radio, TV, and newspapers, starting as a novice and working his way up to senior roles. He has also covered the topic of WASH in his reporting. In December 2019, he joined IRC as a publications and knowledge management officer. In this position, Tsegaye oversees the publication process and leads organizational branding while facilitating knowledge management. He holds a BA in journalism and communications, as well as an MA in media and communication.
The Ministry of Labour and Skills, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and USAID Transform WASH, developed standardised short-term training materials for manufacturing sanitation products and constructing latrines. This represents a significant step forward in improving sanitation. Read more...
Ethiopia has launched a national hand hygiene road map as well as a food and personal hygiene protocol for the school feeding programme. Read more...
Commitment from government, NGOs and the communities is needed to implement the WASH master plan in South Ari Woreda. Read more...
During a close out event for USAID's Sustainable WASH Systems Learning Partnership three Ethiopian woredas promised to continue facilitating the learning alliance platforms. Read more...
Taxes and tariffs imposed on sanitation products significantly increase their consumer price, which reduces their affordability Read more...
Some business owners and government officials are concerned about whether intellectual property rights are adequately protected in Ethiopia Read more...
IRC WASH Ethiopia is supporting Shashamane and Negelle Arsi woredas on knowledge management around COVID-19. Read more...
Two Ethiopian districts, Shashamane and Negelle Arsi, are developing water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) master plans Read more...
In order to achieve improved and sustainable WASH services, IRC WASH Ethiopia has been working on Wash Alliance International (WAI) project implementation in supporting Shashamane and Negelle Arsi woredas (districts). The project is anticipated to enhance effective planning and monitoring,... Read more...