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Research reveals hidden barriers to scaling safe sanitation in secondary African cities.

Research reveals hidden barriers to scaling safe sanitation in secondary African cities.

by Polly Markandya | Dec 1, 2025 | News

A study supported by WSUP sheds light on why many utilities in sub-Saharan Africa continue to struggle to establish and scale safe pit emptying and faecal sludge management services, despite growing political momentum and new mandates for citywide sanitation coverage....
Dr Philippa Ross joins WSUP Advisory as new Managing Director

Dr Philippa Ross joins WSUP Advisory as new Managing Director

by Polly Markandya | Feb 7, 2024 | News

WSUP Advisory – Water and Sanitation for Urban Populations (WSUP)’s commercial arm – has appointed Dr Philippa Ross as its new managing director. WSUP Advisory provides global commercial consultancy services in water, sanitation, and hygiene. With her extensive...
Water, soap, and love: HBCC campaigns focus on people with disabilities

Water, soap, and love: HBCC campaigns focus on people with disabilities

by Polly Markandya | Aug 8, 2023 | News

Hygiene campaigns like no other, based on water, soap, and love. As part of the second edition of the HBCC (Hygiene and Behaviour Change Coalition), in Ghana and Kenya, WSUP planned and executed activities for a particularly vulnerable group of people: those with some...
WSUP actions improve menstrual hygiene in Ghana and Bangladesh

WSUP actions improve menstrual hygiene in Ghana and Bangladesh

by Polly Markandya | May 26, 2023 | News

By Aklima Khatun in Dhaka, Shehela Ali in Chattogram, and Rachael Lithur in Accra Women and girls living in low-income urban communities face additional challenges created by poor or non-existent water and sanitation services. On top of the threat of sexual violence,...
A path to faster and more effective change: fighting non-revenue water

A path to faster and more effective change: fighting non-revenue water

by Polly Markandya | Mar 21, 2023 | News

This year’s theme for World Water Day, Accelerating Change, reminds us all of the urgent need to improve provision of clean water and safe sanitation around the world. At WSUP, we believe that combating waste of water and resources is essential if governments,...
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