Over the past four years, SWS has focused on better understanding WASH maintenance approaches and the system conditions required to set them in place.
- Learning Brief
- ReportIRC Uganda commissioned a research study to investigate whether the Pay-As-You-Fetch (PAYF) model incentivizes preventive maintenance of hand pumps in Kabarole and Bunyangabu Districts in Uganda.
- BlogRestrictions on gatherings and movement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have affected essentially all aspects of life around the world—from movie theater closures in India to November’s 2020 G20 Summit being held virtually.
- VideoWhave, a partner of Sustainable WASH Systems, is cultivating a sustainable model for rural water service delivery as a regional service provider in Uganda.
- Technical BriefThis Water and Development Technical Brief provides an overview of the important factors to consider when designing a rural water activity and information on the strengths and weaknesses of various possible water service delivery models.
- BriefNumerous studies have sought to understand the factors that most influence the sustainability of rural water supply services.
- BriefTo address the complex challenges of sustainable rural water service delivery, Whave has been testing a model for the provision of preventive maintenance services.
- ReportA graveyard of failed water supply infrastructure across Africa points to the legacy of well-meaning but poorly-executed investments.
- Podcast
- Research/StudyThis study analyzed combinations of conditions that influence regular payments for water service in resource-limited communities.