This book provides readers with a glimpse into the realities of managing large-scale initiatives with ambitious goals. It reveals that through... Read more...
We are delighted to announce that the WASHCost e-book, Priceless! Uncovering the real costs of water and sanitation, is available for free download on IRCWASH from September 2014. Read more...
Even the extreme poor can and do pay for improved water and sanitation services, especially if they can save time collecting water. For sanitation,... Read more...
IRC offers free as well as tailor-made life-cycle costing tools. Contact us for additional support. Read more...
This is the most comprehensive study of the WASH sector in India and elsewhere that utilises the life-cycle cost approach, along with GIS, econometric modelling and qualitative research methods. The analysis provides valuable insights for planners, policy makers and bi-lateral donors. Read more...
The course has been developed to assist governments, NGOs, donors and individuals to plan and budget for sustainable and equitable WASH services, using a life-cycle cost approach (LCCA). Read more...
What will rural water supply look like in the future? And will it include the handpump or are there viable, and preferable, options? Read more...
A post reflecting on the theme of World Water Day: 'Affordability of public goods: why does energy outperform water?' Read more...
IRC will present its WASHCost calculator at a fair showcasing innovations in the sanitation sector. Read more...
Users want to know what they are entitled to receive: the quality, quantity, reliability and accessibility of their water supply. Read more...
To achieve sustainable services, financial sustainability is critical. However, tracking financial flows in the water sector is notoriously complex and fragmented and even more so for sanitation and hygiene services. Read more...
This tool is one of 25 tools for WASH sustainability reviewed as part of the Triple-S project. Read more...
Financing Post-Construction Support (direct support)", is a video documentary which explores various options and opportunities for post construction support for water and sanitation facilities in Ghana. It draws largely on efforts by two of IRC Ghana's programmes, the Triple-S and WASHCost projects in facilitating sector dialogue and innovations to addresses the situation.
This video was produced in collaboration with the Ghana Watsan Journalists Network.
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