The power of partnerships. Report of an end-of-programme workshop and a WASH Debate. Read more...
Presentation given WEDC 2021 Read more...
A new IRC Thematic Overview Paper discusses the different pathways under which the 'utilitisation' of rural water supply can take place. The factors that drive these processes, the strengths and weaknesses of the resulting models of utility-managed rural water supply, and possible areas for support. Read more...
Under which pathways can the 'utilitisation' of rural water supply take place, which factors drive these processes, what are the strengths and... Read more...
This article demonstrates the effectiveness of facilitation of a learning alliance by a non-governmental organization providing funding and expert... Read more...
Harmonizing institutionalized monitoring, national benchmarks, improving the data culture and acting upon monitoring results will be essential in... Read more...
Systems approaches are ongoing processes which take time and require multiple levels of action, both at local as well as at regional and national... Read more...
IRC is one of the event supporters of the virtual event – the Digital World Water Congress – from 24 May – 4 June this year. The Congress will include a range of presentations, networking opportunities, poster sessions and much more. To register and find out more about the congress, please visit:... Read more...
The two utility models present in Kabarole outperformed the community management model, with the existing national utility demonstrating greater... Read more...
The South Ari Woreda learning alliance pushed for the establishment of the Gazer Town Water Supply Service Office as a utility to improve water services in the area. Read more...
Comparing water utilities in Kenya, Ethiopia, Cambodia, and the United States reveals a gap between the full costs of service delivery and budgets of... Read more...
An NGO and local governments grapple with the long-term implications of meeting emergency water supply needs during COVID-19. Read more...
Sanitation and Water for All (SWA) Partner Exchange Forum. This virtual forum, organised by The Water Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will be on balancing consumer protection and utility financial stability during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will take place on Wednesday... Read more...
Smarter emergency measures against COVID-19 needed to ensure lasting solutions in service provision. Read more...
A novel public-public partnership between Uganda's national water utility and local government is part of the increasing trend of rural utilisation. Read more...
Public utilities are expanding into rural areas, are they the future of water and sanitation services? Read more...
How to hold governments accountable for timely bill payments to water utilities. Read more...
At this development event for water professionals, IRC is hosting a two-part workshop on Strengthening the System on 2 December. Read more...
This report summarises the strengths of the decentralised local systems that deliver services in two locations in Ethiopia, describing key actors,... Read more...
This publication provides insights into blended finance for water and sanitation utilities, small-scale off-grid sanitation and multi-purpose water... Read more...