The 2013 WASH Sustainability forum will be held at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. on March 11 & 12, 2013. This two day event will build on previous WASH Sustainability forums held around the globe.
Don't get me wrong, I am not against charity or the role of groups that are 'other' than the state, but when it comes to aid to the WASH sector, I do wonder who is it all for in the end. A lot of people in the NGO world quite rightly try and hold governments to account, both in the developing world and in the north. But when it comes to actually delivering services, a lot of the NGOs and charities that I have come across recently really seem to have a blind spot in their critique of government, particularly in African countries.
International development should be based on a vision that investments today should last for generations to come. With this long-term perspective, Water Person Years will be a practical way to measure impact, efficiency and sustainability.delete
International development should be based on a vision that investments today should last for generations to come. With this long-term perspective, Water Person Years will be a practical way to measure impact, efficiency and sustainability.
Lisbon, Portugal
Washington D.C.
World Water Week in Stockholm: Water Cooperation--Building Partnerships
January 7 - Deadline to submit proposals for seminars and side events
What role can women play in communities to ensure that WASH programs are long-lasting?
What special considerations must be taken into account when designing sustainable WASH programming for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV)?
How do you ensure the local water supplier is able to generate profits while still ensuring providing water to low income communities??
What aspects of a community improve when accessible clean water is present?
