WASH Technology- Webinar: investing in effective technologies with the Technology Applicability Framework May 27, 2013Reblogged from WASHTech, THE project (2011-2013): Investing in the right technologies in a given context is an important step towards improving sustainability of WASH services. The Technology Applicability Framework (TAF) responds to an identified need for a tool to help decision makers … Continue reading →
- Pre-launch: context-specific validation and introduction of WASH technologies for sustainable services February 20, 2013Sustainable WASH services can only be achieved if the technology used to provide services is sound enough for the specific context. Too often, however, water and sanitation services stop because the WASH technology no longer functions or is too complicated … Continue reading →
- For a lighter burden: competition for a better water container October 11, 2012The Water Channel is offering US$ 500 for the best idea for an alternative to the jerry can. The ergonomics of the jerry cans are clearly wrong, says Frank van Steenbergen. Up to 80 million women in Africa have to … Continue reading →
- Progress on TAF development and stakeholder engagement August 28, 2012Reblogged from WASHTech, THE project (2011-2013): The WASHTech project is making progress in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Uganda. Country research teams are testing the draft Technology Applicability Framework (TAF) and various tools in selected villages for selected technologies in all … Continue reading →
- Reinventing the toilet? August 14, 2012“We need innovators and creative thinkers to solve the sanitation challenge. And technology is one part of the puzzle. In addition to improving technology, we need to reflect on what we know already, understand what sanitation options people want and … Continue reading →
- Webinar: investing in effective technologies with the Technology Applicability Framework May 27, 2013
Category Archives: WSA
2ème atelier du TIF au Burkina
Le calendrier des points focaux du projet WASHTec Burkina est bien suivi. Ils se sont rencontrés comme prévu pendant trois jours notamment le 24, 25 et 26 avril 2013, dans les locaux de la représentation nationale de EAA. L’objectif était … Continue reading
Posted in Burkina Faso, Guidance for Technology Introduction, WSA
Tagged Burkina Faso, TIF
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WASHTech at the IRC symposium in Addis Ababa
With two presentations and a pre-launch side event, WASHTech was well represented at the IRC Monitoring Sustainable WASH Service Delivery symposium. The symposium and side events took place from 9-12 April 2013 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Introducing the TAF André … Continue reading
La meilleure histoire de changement (MSC story) du Burkina est connue
Réunie le 10 janvier 2013 en marge de l’atelier de notation du 3ème test du TAF, l’équipe du projet WASHTECH ainsi que les membres des Alliances d’apprentissage du projet ont tenu l’atelier de revue des MSC stories collectées durant toute … Continue reading
Posted in Burkina Faso, Project impact assessments, WaterAid Burkina Faso, WSA
Tagged Most Significant Change
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Experiences with TAF testing in Burkina Faso
Coulibaly Yacouba Noel of Water and Sanitation for West Africa shared the experiences from Burkina Faso. In his presentation Noel eluded that during TAF testing, the focus group discussions generated rich discussions. Many people approached during the testing were enthusaiatic … Continue reading
WASHTech Burkina: La pompe à Corde, bien appréciée des communautés peine pourtant à être vulgarisée
Dans le cadre du test du Technology Applicability Framework (TAF) du projet WASHTech, l’équipe de recherche de Burkina a effectué une visite terrain dans les provinces du Boulgou et du Boulkièmedé au cours du mois d’Avril. La visite terrain a … Continue reading
Posted in Burkina Faso, rope pumps, Technology Applicability Framework, WSA
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Technology selection in Uganda, Ghana and Burkina Faso reviewed
A new WASHTech report examines the current situation for the approval of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) technologies in Uganda, Ghana and Burkina Faso, including the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) of various sector stakeholders. It also assesses the need … Continue reading
Posted in Burkina Faso, Cranfield University, Ghana, KNUST, NETWAS Uganda, Synthesis reports, Technology Assessment, TREND, Uganda, WSA
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WASHTech according to…. [video]
Learn more about WASHTech from this video introducing the WASHTech partners
Posted in Cranfield University, IRC, KNUST, NETWAS Uganda, SKAT Foundation, TREND, Videos, WaterAid Ghana, WaterAid Uganda, WaterAid UK, WSA
Tagged RCN Ghana
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Projet Washtech Burkina: Evaluer les facteurs de succès de l’introduction des technologies d’Hygiène, d’Assainissement et d’Eau Potable (HAEP) par un outil test scientifique
Le projet WashTech au Burkina a entamé sa deuxième année de mise en œuvre. Activité maîtresse de cette année : l’évaluation des technologies grâce à l’outil « Technology Applicability Framework (TAF) » et le suivi de la documentation des changements opérés … Continue reading
Posted in Burkina Faso, Technology Applicability Framework, Uncategorized, WSA
Tagged Burkina Faso
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Learning Alliances in WASHTech
WASHTech is applying a learning alliance approach to carry out action-research and implementation work. The aim of this complex multi-level and multi-stakeholder approach is to embed research and implementation work in the local and national policy processes and in the … Continue reading
Posted in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guidelines and manuals, IRC, NETWAS Uganda, TREND, Uganda, WSA
Tagged Learning Alliances
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