The community in Bergamer village constructed a new water supply system using locally mobilised financial and in-kind resources, following WSP-related behaviour change interventions. This included developing a protected spring source, installing a 350-meter pipeline, and constructing a public water... Read more...
The best experience from Shishir Kebele demonstrates how kebele-level internal learning exchange, embedded within formal governance structures, can significantly improve WASH service delivery and community ownership. Read more...
What happens when a community joins forces with its partners and local leaders? In South Ari’s Shishir Kebele, that collaboration has resulted in the successful rehabilitation of 28 water schemes, restoring both clean water access and a renewed sense of hope. Read more...
In this interview, Ajele Getu highlights how IRC's WASH systems-strengthening support has contributed to enhancing water services in South Ari Woreda and outlines the key achievements to date. ‘‘My name is Ajele Getu, I am the Head of South Ari Woreda Water, Energy and Mines Office. Since 2019,... Read more...
This is the story of the people of Shishir Kebele in South Ari, a story that showcases the power of community in securing basic water services. Read more...
This story highlights the South Ari Zone leadership's concern and discussions aimed at finding a sustainable solution for water and sanitation services in the Zone, demonstrating their commitment. Read more...
Many initiatives on integrated water resources only show results in the long run. However, in Abijata Shalla, participants are already seeing improvements in a short time Read more...
In Ethiopia's South Ari Woreda, community members have piloted a new approach to improve access to safe water in their communities. Read more...
This report summarises the strengths of the decentralised local systems that deliver services in two locations in Ethiopia, describing key actors,... Read more...
Emerging trends and practical recommendations for organisations interested in growing or starting a maintenance service provision (MSP) model for... Read more...
This paper summarises results of a study about the demand for rural water facility spares, the organisation of supply chains and the O&M systems... Read more...
What about looking deep into on-going WASH programmes and analysing their strengths and weaknesses? What about designing innovative ways of measuring the effectiveness of these approaches? And what about testing adjustments to their activities to make the interventions even more effective? Read more...
Working with the Ethiopian government and partners to deliver universal access to WASH services. Read more...
This MUStRAIN case study examines whether giving communities a greater say in the design of their water supply systems leads to a different mix of uses. Read more...
The 9th FLOWS seminar took an in-depth look at two service delivery models in Ethiopia's highly decentralised water supply. Read more...
"One plan – one budget – one report" is the catchphrase for the Ethiopian government's newly launched sector-wide approach to WASH. Read more...
