A resource for building sustainable rural water services from IRC's Triple-S initiative

Hand Pump Mechanics Associations boost functionality

A new study in Uganda shows how forming associations for hand pump mechanics enhanced the services they provide and ultimately improved functionality. Read the briefing note to learn more.

Inside the change process

Vida Duti of Triple-S Ghana offers insight into how Ghana is making the shift from a focus on infrastructure to a focus on service delivery--revealing not just the country's progress but also the struggle inherent in any change process. In the first of this series of short video interviews, Vida discusses the tradeoffs between increasing coverage and ensuring sustainability.

"Water and sanitation services that last" eUpdate

Read about the latest news, events, and publications in the April edition.

Self supply: an alternative service delivery model

 New briefing note outlines a possible process for accelerating self supply and identifies strategic first steps.

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Monitoring for accountability

Instead of counting beneficiaries, Water for People uses sustainability as their measure of success.

   
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Monitoring to improve performance

Honduras's monitoring system links monitoring to corrective action.

   
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The true cost of services

Plan International takes into account costs of implementation, 'software' and post-construction support.

   
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Sustainability checkUNICEF's sustainability checklist helps evaluate rural water supply projects.

Country-specific information, such as results from Triple-S baseline studies; progress and news from Triple-S programmes in:

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Sustainable services

Vida Duti talks about the changes in the Ghana water sector towards sustainable rural water services.

   
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Water challenges

An overview of the challenges facing Uganda's rural water sector; water users & community leaders give their views.

Building Blocks

Building Blocks for Service Delivery

What are the key components for sustainable service delivery and how can you put them in place? 

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Concepts & Tools

Understand concept such as the service delivery approach and life-cycle costing; learn about the latest tools.

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Voices

Hear from water users, practitioners and researchers about challenges and solutions in rural water supply. Share your story.