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Key principles to guide policy influence and research uptake

A synthesis of an interesting discussion.

  • The importance of having a LOCAL communication TEAMS
  • Turn around the initiatives: find out what already exists and get more ‘country driven’ initiatives instead of donor initiatives.
  • Get the different local publics talk to each other so…
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Added by Jaap Pels Global on September 27, 2011 at 6:20 — No Comments

Special Bulletin: Global Forum on Sanitation and Hygiene, 9-14 October 2011, Mumbai, India

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Added by Jaap Pels Global on September 22, 2011 at 9:00 — No Comments

La nouvelle Lettre du pS-Eau est parue sur notre site internet.

 Pour la lire, vous avez la possibilité:

a) soit de la consulter article par article: 

--> http://www.pseau.org/outils/lettre

b) soit de la télécharger dans son intégralité sous format pdf  

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Added by Jaap Pels Global on September 12, 2011 at 11:08 — No Comments

6th International RWSN Forum in Kampala, Uganda

Good morning! Preparations for the 6th International RWSN Forum in Kampala, Uganda, are proceeding apace and we are now taking bookings for exhibition space. The Forum is from Tuesday 29th November to Thursday 1st December (with field trips and sponsored seminars on the Friday).

 

There are only a limited number packages available and as a RWSN member we would like to give you this early opportunity before we start wider…

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Added by Jaap Pels Global on September 9, 2011 at 13:56 — No Comments

Issue 23 September 2, 2011 | Focus on WASH for the Disabled

In response to an information request, WASHplus compiled the resources in this issue of the Weekly and added additional information on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for the disabled. Please contact WASHplus if you have information or contacts on this topic to share. The resources below include case studies from Madagascar, Nepal, Ethiopia and Bangladesh. The needs of disabled people are consistently overlooked when it comes to providing WASH services. This has severe…

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Added by Jaap Pels Global on September 9, 2011 at 12:55 — No Comments

Issue 24 September 9, 2011 | Focus on Reuse in Sanitation

This WASHplus Weekly contains 2010 and 2011 resources on the productive reuse of human waste, which is emerging as a key challenge in the WASH sector.  Resource recovery can contribute to cost recovery in the sanitation service chain while addressing water shortages and increasing fertilizer prices. But reuse also has the potential to be detrimental to natural and human environments: soil structure can become degraded, aquifers may be polluted, and human health may be threatened.…

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Added by Jaap Pels Global on September 9, 2011 at 12:54 — No Comments

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WSA signs up with Malaysian company for technical support on sanitation

Water and Sanitation for Africa (WSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indah Water for technical know-how and consultancy services in sewerage management in African countries. WSA selected the Malaysian company “to be in a technical committee formed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to propose immediate, medium- and long-term solutions for sanitation services in WSA member countries”.

Kiribati’s North Tarawa declared first open defecation free island in the Pacific

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North Tarawa in Kiribati is the first island in the Pacific to be declared open defecation free, thanks to the “Kiriwatsan I Project”. The Ministry of Public Works is implementing this project with technical support from UNICEF and funding from the European Union. In March 2013, North Tarawa adopted the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach following a training of trainers course conducted by Dr Kamal Kar.

Megan Richie is SNV's new WASH Director

In March 2013, SNV appointed Megan Richie as Managing Director for Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH). She leads SNV's global initiatives in the WASH sector. Prior to her appointment as Managing Director, Ms Richie served as Country Director for SNV in Lao PDR.

Brian Arbogast new WASH Director at Gates Foundation

Brian Arbogast is the new director of the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He started work at the foundation on 13 May 2013. He takes over from Dr. Frank Rijsberman who acted as director until May 2012.

A central role for government in monitoring sustainable WASH services

Governments are not only investing more in national monitoring systems, but their leadership in country monitoring is also now generally accepted. With this acceptance, however, come expectations about good governance and transparency. Monitoring is politics: agendas and power influence what is monitored and how the results are used. National systems, too, go beyond WASH sector monitoring and should include data from donors and NGOs as well.

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