WASH governance modules
IRC has developed a training programme to support professionals involved in capacity strengthening of local governments that implement water, sanitation and hygiene services at district level. It comprises of a series of modules with practical content and selected tools.
What is good WASH governance?
Good governance is about improving peoples livelihoods, alleviating poverty and increasing the chances of sustainable development. One of the biggest challenges in the water and sanitation sector in developing countries is the significant gap between policymaking and implementation. There is no blueprint for good governance but there are certain elements that need to be addressed towards improving governance. This training programme is about improving WASH governance with a focus on water and sanitation sector policy, institutions and systems that are better able to respond to sector challenges and ensure good governance and sustainable services.
Purpose of the training programme
The purpose of the WASH governance training programme is to equip water and sanitation sector practitioners (trainers, capacity builders, NGOs, facilitators) in developing training programmes on water and sanitation governance and how to advocate good governance and best practices in practice. It is also to develop WASH institutional capacity through increased knowledge, understanding and action in terms of strengthening and improving WASH policy, planning, financing, institutional arrangements, and regulation with a focus on the local level.
Content areas of WASH governance training
The programme comprises a set of modules and relevant WASH governance content which will enable capacity builders, facilitators and trainers to meaningfully support the WASH sector in African countries.
Methodology of the WASH Governance Training
The manual consists of two parts: training modules and a facilitator's guide. The programme format allows WASH trainers, facilitators and capacity builders to design their own training programme appropriate to their needs.
