There are many technologies that can be used to improve WASH services in developing countries. But what works where? How much will it cost, will the system last? And how are services going to be maintained? IRC will be presenting four innovative tools to tackle these questions at the Aquatech Trade... Read more...
At SACOSAN-V in Nepal, IRC shared the WASHCost Calculator with South Asian governments and organisations working on sustainable sanitation. Kathy Shordt gave a sneak preview of the advanced tool based on an example from Venkatapuram, India. Read more...
As we continue work on the WASHCost Calculator, feedback from users is continually shaping development of the tool. The Stockholm World Water Week provided a fantastic opportunity to gather comments and questions on the basic version of the water and sanitation calculator. Fifty individuals,... Read more...
The World Water Week showed that although there are positive efforts around building partnerships there is still a need for the sector to continue operating in exclusive and life changing ways that lead to lasting impact. Over the course of the week, efforts made by business, governments, charities... Read more...
Water for People's Kim Lemme examines a new Excel-based cost analysis tool. Read more...
Open-source mobile technology delivering vital data cheaply and accurately isn't just a pipe dream, says Jim Yoon of WellDone International. Read more...
What you do not measure, you do not cost. What you do not cost, you cannot do: reporting systems must change to reflect the real costs of providing services that last. Read more...
