IRC 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.
Restrictions 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.
Whave, a partner of Sustainable WASH Systems, is cultivating a sustainable model for rural water service delivery as a regional service provider in Uganda.
This 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.
To address the complex challenges of sustainable rural water service delivery, Whave has been testing a model for the provision of preventive maintenance services.