Projects
Find information about specific projects linked to IRCs Ethiopia Country Programme.
Triple-S Initiative: Ethiopia Case Study
25 Jan 12
The Triple-S initiative focusing on water services that last, supported a study on water service delivery models in Ethiopia.
Guided Learning on Water and Sanitation (GLOWS)
25 Jan 12
Guided Learning on Water and Sanitation (GLoWS) is an interactive approach to training that encourages learning by doing and includes practical exercises. Working in Southern Nations’ Nationalities’ and People’s Region (SNNPR), the pilot GLoWs programme has proved the concept of guided learning led by TVETCs that mixes face-to-face, distance and on-the-job training and supported by tailored training materials based on recent research findings. The course is now offered with TVETC accreditation and Bureau of Water Resources approval and a scaling up phase, led by Meta Meta with SNV and the support of the UNICEF-managed capacity building pool fund, is underway.
MUStRAIN
25 Jan 12
Multiple Use Services through Rainwater Harvesting (MUStRAIN) is a pilot project funded through the Dutch Partners for Water programme (2011-2013) focusing on the exploitation of sand rivers for domestic, livestock and small-scale irrigation through integrated approaches that take account of multiple water needs. Sand rivers are one of the few resources available in some dry regions of Ethiopia. Working with the RAIN foundation and in the Dire Dawa area it involves supporting the NGO Hararghe Catholic Secretariat (HCS), RiPPLE and stakeholders to review past attempts to develop multi-purpose schemes, to pilot improved technical options and better implementation mechanisms, and to address constraints in going to scale through research, training and networking.
COWASH
25 Jan 12
Community-led Accelerated WASH in Ethiopia (COWASH) is a sector support programme (2011-2015) based in the Ministry of Water and Energy being implemented by consultants Ramboll with the technical support of IRC, and funded by the Government of Finland. It aims to scale up the successful Community Development Fund (CDF) approach to financing and delivering rural water supplies. This has been recognized as a new financing modality (known now as the Community Managed Project CMP approach) and involves communities contracting the services needed to develop their water points, micro-finance banks routing money needed for investment to communities, and local government developing a supporting and facilitating role. IRC currently has provided short-term consultancy inputs focusing on strategic and communications issues. A dedicated CMP website has been established at www.cmpethiopia.org
RiPPLE Phase 1 [completed]
20 Mar 07
RiPPLE started as a five-year (2006-2011) research programme consortium with DFID funding to advance evidence-based learning on WASH financing, delivery and sustainability and to improve equity of access for the poor in Ethiopia and the Nile region. IRC was a core partner in its development. From September 2011 RiPPLE continues to evolve as an Ethiopia-based WASH resource centre (see www.rippleethiopia.org).
