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In the pursuit of safe water for all, no individual saves the day. Many hands get the job done. No single solution or organisation can solve the global water crisis. In this interview, Selemawit Tiruneh shares her views on the power of working together in Ethiopia. 352a9220_selamawit_tiruneh.jpg... Read more...
The main objectives of the Agenda for Change Ethiopia collaboration are learning and coordination on WASH systems strengthening through an area-wide approach and influencing through advocacy for the adoption and scaling up of WASH systems approaches. Read more...
IRC WASH Ethiopia, in partnership with UNICEF Ethiopia, conducted a diagnostic assessment of the Berhale Town Water Utility. The findings of the assessment highlighted capacity building, securing funding, improving financial transparency, and integrating refugee considerations. Participants noted... Read more...
The Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE) of Ethiopia held a workshop to discuss creating an Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Regulatory Authority. The focus is shifting from construction to governance, with new guidelines and key performance indicators being developed. Rapid urbanisation and poor... Read more...
The new project focuses on supporting the woreda’s resource mobilisation and capacity building efforts to ensure effective and sustainable WASH service delivery. The launch event promoted stakeholder alignment and engagement, with officials highlighting the importance of collaboration, resource... Read more...
The Amhara Region Water and Energy Bureau held a symposium in Bahir Dar to showcase its digitisation initiatives to high-level officials, including the Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia. H.E. Temesgen Tiruneh emphasised the governments commitment to modern tools and technology for improving service... Read more...
Most water supply schemes in South Ari Woreda/ District are grappling with the escalating costs of spare parts. Without timely and adequate preventive maintenance, water supply infrastructures deteriorate quickly. This is particularly acute in South Ari Woreda, where groundwater is widely utilised... Read more...
A promotional video on Integrated Water Resources Management was premiered at the National Multi-Stakeholder Forum In Ethiopia in July 2024. Read more...
The 12th annual WASH, WRM, and Energy Multi-Stakeholder Forum in Ethiopia focused on resilience and brought together key sector actors Read more...
Our Annual Report highlights some of our achievements in 2023, connecting people and ideas, systems and solutions to achieve justice for all Read more...
The Ministry of Labour and Skills, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and USAID Transform WASH, developed standardised short-term training materials for manufacturing sanitation products and constructing latrines. This represents a significant step forward in improving sanitation. Read more...
IRC, a dynamic think-and-do tank, is dedicated to propelling the advancement of enhanced, inclusive, and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services worldwide. Our global reach extends across nations, regions, and communities, fostering collaboration with governmental bodies, civil... Read more...
IRC Ethiopia is seeking an experienced finance expert to document/summarize the 1) budget and expenditures for sanitation in Ethiopia over the past five years and 2) budget as per the national WASH financing strategy and TSEDU program from 2023 to 2030. Read more...
South Ari woreda is seeing successes in the implementation of the water safety plan in pilot kebeles. Read more...
Agenda for Change recently added two new publications to its systems library. Read more...
IRC WASH Ethiopia supports the WASH monitoring efforts in Amhara region by providing IT equipment Read more...
Participants found the training to be very helpful in understanding how the systems approach is used in real-world settings and how it can be applied to improve WASH service delivery. Read more...
Accelerating the application of WASH systems concepts and approaches Read more...
Achieving systems strengthening at scale by inspiring political commitment Read more...
A collaborative approach to creating a thriving sanitation business in Ethiopia. Read more...
