Supporting sector strengthening and learning by conducting a comprehensive overview on water infrastructure (piped water and handpumps), services and... 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...
Public utilities are expanding into rural areas, are they the future of water and sanitation services? Read more...
Asset management, long-term planning and support to water service providers are important elements of service-delivery models. Read more...
Policy recommendations are given for five building blocks: institutional capacity, financing, asset management, water resources management, and... Read more...