This webinar series (by WHO, UNICEF & WaterAid) provides practical guidance and real-world examples to support governments, development partners, and practitioners in advancing safely managed sanitation for all. Building on the Steps to Achieve Universal Access to Safely Managed Sanitation and the 2024 Global Sanitation Summit, the series features focused, one-hour sessions on governance, policies and regulations, financing, data, human resource capacity, service delivery, and climate resilience. It aims to align efforts, facilitate the exchange of experiences, and share technical knowledge and tools to drive coordinated progress toward universal access to safely managed sanitation.
Webinar #1. Strengthening sanitation governance, policies and regulations - 25 February
This webinar, the first in a series, will spotlight the critical role of sanitation policies and regulations in driving progress. It will provide an opportunity to reflect on challenges and opportunities for advancing sanitation governance, share country examples of policy advancements, and present recent initiatives and tools aimed at strengthening sanitation regulations.
More information and the sign up link can be found here.
Webinar #2. Financing safely managed sanitation: accessing all available sources – 25 March
Unlocking Sustainable Financing for Safely Managed Sanitation (SMS)" is part of the Safely Managed Sanitation Webinar Series: Guided Clinics for Practical Progress. This webinar offers an overview of the challenges in financing safely managed sanitation services and presents practical solutions. It features shared experiences from various countries and institutions, aiming to equip participants with an understanding of innovative funding models and strategies for mobilizing resources. The session targets sanitation practitioners, NGOs, and development partners interested in the financial aspects of sanitation.
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Webinar #3. Strengthening data systems for decision-making – 15 April
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Webinar #4. Scaling up service delivery in rural settings – 13 May (date TBC)
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Webinar #5. Scaling up service delivery in urban settings – 27 May (date TBC)
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Webinar #6. Human resource capacity for safely managed sanitation – 17 June (date TBC)
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