This publication is the second volume of "Making WASH in Schools ore Sustainable". Similar to Volume I, it showcases various approaches, both practical and innovative, to provide sustainable WASH solutions in schools around the world. The stories are not limited to the construction of water and sanitation systems but also show how these systems are operated and maintained through active involvement of pupils, teachers, cleaning […]
The fourth African Conference on Sanitation and Hygiene (AfricaSan 4) was convened and organised by the Government of Senegal, supported by AMCOW (African Minister’s Council on Water) from 25 to 27 May 2015. The AfricaSan 4 was attended by more than 800 participants including various Ministers responsible for sanitation from across Africa. The “Ngor Declaration on Sanitation and Hygiene” is a result of the Conference which […]
Das Konzeptpapier beschäftigt sich mit der zentralen Frage der Messung von kurz-, mittel- und langfristigen Wirkungen von entwicklungspolitischen Maßnahmen zur Verbesserung der Lebenssituation und Perspektive von Menschen. Es zeigt entwicklungspolitische und konzeptionelle Hintergründe und Trends auf, vertieft nationale und internationale Ansätze und Empfehlungen im Bereich Monitoring und Wirkungsmessung im WASH-Sektor, stellt einige zentrale Herausforderungen und Fragestellung heraus und fasst „Bausteine“ für ein anwendungsbezogenes Wirkungsmonitoring zusammen. Als […]
This thematic discussion addressed the role of finance for achieving successful sanitation outcomes for urban areas. In particular, the role of taxes both at the national and local level was examined, microfinance models for households and small businesses were evaluated and the question of how cities can achieve full cost re-covery of sanitation services by blending different forms of finance was discussed. Moreover, participants highlighted […]
GIZ carries out water projects in around 50 different countries, acting at the municipal, national, regional, and global levels. GIZ teams often work on the ground with ministries, regulatory authorities, regional governments, water associations, and also directly with water utility companies. GIZ develops forward-looking concepts for the water sector in cooperation with UN organisations, the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), KfW Entwicklungsbank, […]
Tumkur (also known as Tumakuru) is located along the Pune-Bangalore National Highway N°4. The sewerage network covers half of the population, but there is also a high dependence on septic tanks, without the correct design, and pits. Tumkur possesses a Sewage Treatment Plant but has no treatment facilities for septage. This SFD Report was created through desk-based research by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) as […]