In 2011 the Uganda Ministry of Water and Environment started to promote the formation of Hand Pump Mechanics Associations (HPMAs) as a way of enhancing sustainability of rural water services. This briefing note highlights the key issues emerging from the process thus far.
Published on: 24/04/2012
This briefing note is the result of action research jointly carried out by IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre/ Sustainable Services at Scale (Triple‐S) and SNV Netherlands Development Organisation. The purpose of the Briefing Note is to provide information on the process of forming Hand Pump Mechanics Associations, the challenges faced and possible strategies for overcoming those challenges. The information and findings shared are based on a limited number of interviews and work carried out by the supporting functionality working group of the Uganda Ministry of Water and Environment and do not reflect all views and issues surrounding the roll‐out of the Associations.
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