2016 - 2017 Onsite electrochemical wastewater treatment and recycling technology To field test an electrochemical sanitation system and its effectiveness in eliminating helminth and helminth ova

To field test an electrochemical sanitation system and its effectiveness in eliminating helminth and helminth ova

2016 - 2017 Outreach for reinvented toilet standardization To conduct outreach and training in order to encourage participation in the development of an international standard for the Reinvented Toilet

2016 - 2020 Omniprocessor (OP) national standard landscaping Development of an International Workshop Agreement as a precursor to an international performance standard for the Omni-Processor sewage treatment technology

Part of the solution to the global sanitation crisis is to reinvent the toilet, and promote an international performance standard for the reinvented toilet, an effort well underway thanks to the joint efforts of our organizations. Another critical step will be to reinvent sewage treatment through the deployment of Omni-processor (OP) technology. The goal of the OP is to safely process human waste and recover […]

2016 - 2019 Policy analysis and research support in fecal waste management (FWM) in urban East Africa To understand how to bridge the gaps between theory and practice in sanitation service delivery in rapidly urbanizing areas in East African countries

The Fecal Waste Management (FWM) project is a dual-inquiry into policy and practice along the sanitation value chain in East Africa. This three-year project seeks to improve and expand the implementation and resourcing of national sanitation policies in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Anticipated project outcomes align with the Ngor Declaration of 2015, and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.2 on Clean Water and Sanitation. The Ngor […]

2016 - 2018 Co-development of Reinvented Toilet systems Developing and commercializing foundation-funded Reinvented Toilet technologies in urban and peri-urban locations in China

This project will develop and commercialize Reinvented Toilets to help meet the sanitation needs in China and elsewhere to improve the lives of the worlds’ poorest and most in need populations. Infore plans to develop a pre-production prototype of a bio-pretreatment electrochemical/bio-fuel cell disinfection sanitation system, as well as advancing the technologies of systems/modules from the RT portfolio, working with multiple Technology Partners of the […]

2016 - 2019 Research Activities for Reinvent the Toilet Challenge (RTTC) To conduct research activities and perform technical assistance in support of Reinvented Toilet field testing and systems operation in China, India and Africa

2016 - 2016 Behavior change communications at large religious gatherings to reduce open defecation and advocacy for fecal sludge management through spiritual leaders To execute a behavior change campaign in India, using a progressive faith-based approach

To execute a behavior change campaign in India, using a progressive faith-based approach, to change negative social norms around sanitation, and advocate for effective fecal sludge management, with an eye toward curbing river pollution.

2016 - 2019 Accelerate sanitation businesses focusing on resource recovery in India To develop viable sanitation ventures with local business partners in urban India based on existing treatment and reuse business models

SaniNation connects global and local businesses in the sanitation sector and works on an overarching ecosystem necessary for the businesses to succeed. Together with local entrepreneurs, corporates and local governments, SaniNation will shape an environment were doing business in Faecal Sludge Management is attractive, feasible and profitable.

2016 - 2018 Demonstration of a decentralized and sustainable FSM solution in a low-income resettlement colony in Delhi To develop and demonstrate a technically, economically, and socially effective and viable FSM management model for low-income settlements of Delhi and other similar urban areas in India

The project aims to demonstrate a small-scale pilot of a viable and sustainable decentralised FSM solution in an urban low-income re-settlement colony in Delhi. In future, the proposed project intends to provide technical advisory support to the Delhi Government to facilitate adoption of such practices in similar low-income high-density settlements in the city. Additionally, we will setup a stakeholder dialogue platform to bring together government […]

2016 - 2017 Support to Lives and Livelihoods Fund Management Unit and Operations To support the Lives and Livelihoods Fund operations and fully achieve the fund’s mandate for reducing deaths of mothers and children

The Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF) is a partnership between the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the foundation aimed at lifting millions of people out of poverty by offering further concessional funding to IDB member countries. The foundation is contributing 20%, up to $100M, to the LLF grant pool.

2016 - 2018 Analytics sensor test-kit for advanced process control To support the development of a platform comprising a broad sensoring architecture for data collection and system communication during field testing and operation

This project will demonstrate an engineered platform comprising a broad sensoring architecture capable of measurement and assimilation of both human user and process technology performance to enable responsive, and real-time, whole system process control. Sensoring was identified as a ‘gap seed’ in almost every workshop of the ‘Transformative Technologies 5 year portfolio review’. The term ‘sensor’ was used by the participants to describe two facets: (i) […]

2016 - 2019 Reinvent the Toilet China Project: Innovative Toilet Solutions and Commercial Activities To support the development of commercial innovative toilet solutions to be fully compliant with Reinvented Toilet specifications

2016 - 2020 Sanitation Technology Platform To de-risk and accelerate innovations in sanitation

STeP serves as a platform to de-risk and accelerate innovative sanitation solutions. We help partners - technology developers, commercial partners, and financing partners - navigate the challenge of commercializing new products in emerging markets. We take a holistic, systems approach to commercialization support that integrates market, user, and technology insights. Specifically, we help partners develop strong business models; field test in real-world contexts; and identify […]

2016 - 2019 Establishing specialized technical support and field research center for FSM and non-sewered sanitation To provide technical support to governments and sanitation sector partners, to design, build and operate end-to-end faecal sludge management systems

To provide technical support to governments and sanitation sector partners, to design, build and operate end-to-end faecal sludge management systems that improve public health, living conditions and the environment in South Asian cities

2016 - 2019 Supporting sustainable sanitation services at scale in India To move beyond the aim of India's Swachh Bharat Mission of making cities Open Defecation Free (ODF) and support cities in Maharashtra to become ODF+

Additional support from CEPT is being requested by the government of Maharashtra and cities in Maharashtra. There is also additional demand for extension of PAS in other states and sanitation planning tools developed by the CEPT needs to use in many small towns in India.

2016 - 2019 Government of India Policy Innovation Unit To create an innovation unit to generate ongoing evidence to improve priority Government of India programs working to better the lives of India’s poorest citizens

To create an innovation unit to generate ongoing evidence to improve priority Government of India programs working to better the lives of India’s poorest citizens

2016 - 2017 Wet and Higher Solids pump To develop, test and validate a pump capable of effectively handling trash for pit latrine emptying in developing countries

To develop, test, validate a pump capable of effectively handle trash for pit emptying in developing countries.

2016 - 2017 Research on Water Treatment Solutions to Chinese Counties, Towns and Villages and Technologies involved To recommend appropriate solutions for the sanitation needs of China’s poor people previously not provided with sanitation services

To recommend appropriate solutions for the sanitation needs of China’s poor people previously not provided with sanitation services and to help create an enabling ecosystem for new technologies, especially non-sewer system, in China, one of the world’s biggest potential markets for RT (reinvent the toilets).

2016 - 2017 Completing the Community Health Clubs Intervention in Rwanda To increase hygiene behavior changes and reduce diarrhea in Community Health Clubs in Rwanda

Africa AHEAD is now taking stock of the findings and implications for future implementation

2016 - 2022 Accelerating the impact of education and training on non- sewered sanitation To train a new generation of sanitation professionals

Current global trend is gradually moving towards new approaches on sanitation including non-sewered sanitation and fecal sludge management. However, number of trained professionals in the sector is still limited. There is huge gap between the demand and supply in terms of service providers or professionals. To reduce the gap this investment has been developed to start a New Professionals Master of Science Program in Sanitation. […]