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Scenarios for public systems transition using learning alliances : the case of water supply in Uganda

Published on: 12/10/2021

This article demonstrates the effectiveness of facilitation of a learning alliance by a non-governmental organization providing funding and expert... Read more...

More sustainable systems through consolidation? : the changing landscape of rural drinking water service delivery in Uganda

Published on: 22/02/2021

The two utility models present in Kabarole outperformed the community management model, with the existing national utility demonstrating greater... Read more...

How to use learning alliances to achieve systems change at scale

Published on: 07/03/2019

This working paper sets out the thinking behind IRC's use of learning alliances, offers practical guidance on how to adopt the approach and build a... Read more...

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All systems go! : background note for the WASH systems symposium

Published on: 15/02/2019

How shifting to a holistic systems strengthening approach can lead to more resilient and sustainable services for all. Read more...

Understanding the WASH system and its building blocks : building strong WASH systems for the SDGs

Published on: 20/08/2018

This working paper is one of a series that explains IRC's emerging praxis for working with and strengthening WASH systems. Read more...

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IRC End of Programme Evaluation: “Punching above your weight”

Published on: 01/05/2017

"IRC is having real impact in the WASH sector internationally and especially in its six focus countries". Read more...

Trends in rural water supply : towards a service delivery approach

IRC is changing

Published on: 11/02/2026

A message from Patrick Moriaty, IRC CEO Read more...

2026: A year of transformation

Published on: 12/01/2026

IRC's Patrick Moriarty looking forward to 2026 with optimism Read more...

Remembering Catarina de Albuquerque

Published on: 17/11/2025

Catarina de Albuquerque was a force of nature who transformed how our sector thinks about human rights and dignity Read more...

Water, sanitation and hygiene don't intersect with health: they underpin it

Published on: 17/04/2025

WASH in healthcare facilities is a no-brainer, it is an essential part of preventative care Read more...

Season's greetings

Published on: 18/12/2024

Your support provides us the energy to keep going – working together to create strong national and local systems that transform lives Read more...

Achieving ‘Systems as Usual’ in the WASH Sector

Published on: 08/08/2024

WASH Talk episode 17 explains that making universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene a reality for all relies on a strong foundation of... Read more...

Connecting people and ideas, systems and solutions

Published on: 03/07/2024

Our Annual Report highlights some of our achievements in 2023, connecting people and ideas, systems and solutions to achieve justice for all Read more...

Learning alliances for scaling up innovative approaches in the water and sanitation sector

Published on: 01/02/2024

This paper introduces the concept of Learning Alliances, a structured process of innovation and scaling up of innovation in the water and sanitation... Read more...

Building more effective partnerships for innovation in urban water management

Published on: 31/01/2024

This paper reviews the experiences gained by the SWITCH consortium (of 33 partners) in grappling with stakeholder engagement in urban water... Read more...

What is systems thinking?

Published on: 26/06/2023

IRC's CEO Dr Patrick Moriarty discusses what systems thinking for WASH service delivery is all about. Read more...

All Systems Connect : ¿Cómo puede el liderazgo de sistemas lograr la justicia para todos?

Published on: 21/04/2023

Este documento de antecedentes desencadena la reflexión sobre el tema del liderazgo de sistemas para el Simposio Internacional All Systems Connect... Read more...

All Systems Connect : Comment le leadership des systèmes peut-elle assurer la justice pour tous ?

Published on: 20/04/2023

Ce document d'information déclenche une réflexion sur le thème de la direction des systèmes pour le symposium international All Systems Connect 2023... Read more...