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3️⃣ Insights from the #conference season “We need to move on from “do it yourself #WASH” where we expect mothers to do everything!” Amy Pickering, University of California, Berkeley. #lead #climate #finance #transparency

The WASH research sector has made substantial strides in recent years, but translating research findings into effective policies and innovative solutions remains challenging. #PolloftheWeek: #AquayaAsks:

A 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey stated that only 33% of Kenyan households can access piped water. With limited piped water supply coverage, the role of water vendors cannot be underrated. Water kiosks are the most common form of water supply in Kenya. They are either utility-, community-, or privately owned. The water sources for water kiosks vary, but they mainly include piped utility water and boreholes. The kiosks sell water directly or indirectly to consumers through other vendors who ferry it to the consumer’s premises. USAID #URBANWASH is conducting a study in Nairobi to understand how to improve water quality among small, local providers. Learn more:https://ow.ly/qWwM50U132O USAID Global Waters | Tetra Tech International Development | Nairobi water company | Shack Dwellers International Kenya (SDI Kenya) | WASREB KENYA | Nairobi City County | #MuunganoWaWanavijiji

🌍 6 Ways #Data Collectors Drive Change in Communities 🌍 Data collectors are more than researchers—they’re connectors, trust-builders, and problem-solvers. Their role is essential for Aquaya’s WaterTRACS program: gathering insights, testing water quality, and keeping data relevant through regular visits. Swipe to see how they make impactful research possible! 1️⃣ Community Engagement 2️⃣ Data Accuracy 3️⃣ Access to Hard-to-Reach Areas 4️⃣ Building Trust with Communities 5️⃣ Language Proficiency 6️⃣ Overcoming Challenges Conrad N. Hilton Foundation | #Fieldwork | #Enumerators | #DataCollection | #Research | #WaterQuality

The Government of India has invested almost $250 billion in the country's water sector during the last decade. These efforts have focused primarily on improving drinking water supply and sanitation. However, the source sustainability of these water supply systems depends on the overall sustainable management of water resources. To identify and support effective water resource management approaches for India, USAID #REALWater held the State of the Science Roundtable in New Delhi: Climate and Water Resources Modeling. Experts from government agencies, research institutions, and nonprofits across India participated in the event and discussed the following questions: ❓ How to link climate and water resources threats in India to drinking water security; ❓ How to position research for uptake by decision-makers in the Indian context and ❓ How to improve collaboration between researchers and the government on data, methodologies, and applications? The following workshop participants provided insights: 1. Dr. Nitin Bassi, Senior Program Lead, Sustainable Water, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) 2. Dr. Jagdish Krishnaswamy, Dean, School of Environment and Sustainability, Indian Institute for Human Settlements 3. Dr. Vimal Mishra, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar 4. Dr. Abhijit Mukherjee, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 5. Dr. @PS Rao, Director (Technical), Advanced Centre for Integrated Water Resources Management (ACIWRM) 6. Mr Anuj Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Arghyam Watch insightful interviews with these six experts: https://lnkd.in/dVkm6pkj USAID Global Waters | Aguaconsult Ltd. | Water, Environment, Land and Livelihoods (WELL) Labs | RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network | UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures | #ClimateChange #Governance #WaterResourcesManagement #WaterSecurity #WaterScarcity

What are successful approaches to promote water safety among small-scale suppliers who serve the poorest households in cities? The USAID #URBANWASH team in Nairobi organized a stakeholder workshop that brought together multiple stakeholders in the WASH sector. The workshop aimed to bring stakeholders together to reach consensus on improving water quality for small, local suppliers, based on research from an ongoing study in Nairobi. The attendants participated in activities to refine and prioritize recommendations. Learn more about this study: https://lnkd.in/dnSCVqGg USAID Global Waters | Tetra Tech International Development | Nairobi water company | Shack Dwellers International Kenya (SDI Kenya) | WASREB KENYA | Wonderkid Multimedia | Nairobi City County | #MuunganoWaWanavijiji | Mwanarusi Mwatondo, PhD | Lisa Appavou | Vincent Okumu | Dr. Jackline Ndiiri | karimi charity | Michelle Koyaro

REAL-Water team members Akna Mumtaz Ilmi and Rioneli Ghaudenson from the University of Indonesia test water quality in a village in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency (South Kalimantan), Indonesia, as part of a survey. USAID #REALWater is conducting research to provide strategic guidance and inform best practices for rural water management through rigorous research and collaboration with policymakers, development partners, and service providers. The project's overarching objective is to strengthen the sustainability of rural water services in Indonesia in terms of safety, reliability, inclusiveness, and resilience. USAID Global Waters | UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures | University of Indonesia (Lemtek UI) | Center for Regulation, Policy and Governance (CRPG) | Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) | RWSN - Rural Water Supply Network | Skat Foundation 

Despite water's vital importance, many people worldwide still lack access to this basic necessity. Effective communication is essential to raising awareness, mobilizing support, and driving action to address this global challenge. However, several factors can hinder effective communication regarding water, sanitation, and hygiene.

#PeerReviewedPublication: How does passive chlorination compare to manual chlorination in small piped water networks in rural areas? Chlorination is the most commonly used approach to disinfect drinking water globally. In many low—and middle-income countries, a common approach called point-of-use chlorination (manual chlorination) encourages households to add chlorine to their drinking water. While chlorine is cheap, easy to use, and widely available, point-of-use chlorination has not been widely adopted in many low-resource areas due to the following; ▶️ The taste and smell of chlorine in the water is disliked. ▶️ People find daily water treatment time-consuming. ▶️ Daily water treatment can be a financial burden for low-income households. ▶️ Many individuals struggle to adhere to daily water treatment routines consistently. Treating water before it reaches homes may be a better way to ensure safe drinking water and protect public health. This study, conducted in southern #Ghana, compared passive and manual chlorination to determine which method is effective for water treatment in #rural settings. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dEQNaE-c Caroline Delaire | Katherine Marshall | Michal Usowicz | Tom Mahin | kwaah daniel kwadwo | Bashiru Yachori | Bastian Schnabel, PhD | Ranjiv Khush | Rachel Peletz | PLOS Water | #WaterSafety | #WASH

Last call for applicants! Aquaya is seeking a Project Director to lead an anticipated #USAID research activity under USAID's Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs. This hopeful new project will address water supply infrastructure durability and operation and maintenance models to provide drinking water for affected rural populations in different #humanitarian response contexts. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree or higher and significant leadership experience in each of the following areas, totaling at least 10 years: 🌊 Technical expertise in humanitarian response and WASH, 🌊 Project management, including coordinating partners and sub-partners, and 🌊 Research. If this sounds like you or someone you know, please apply by Friday, November 1! #nonprofitjobs #WASH #WASHjobs #NGOjobs #nonprofit #ngo