by Polly Markandya | Jul 17, 2015
This Discussion Paper reports data on municipal public finance for sanitation in three African cities, based on in-country examination of available budget records: Ga West Municipality, part of the Greater Accra conglomeration in Ghana; Maputo, capital of Mozambique;...
by Polly Markandya | May 17, 2015
WSUP is working to promote entrepreneurial activity in the Kenyan WASH sector. This Perspective Piece sets out a way forward, arguing that the introduction of a WASH-sector forum is essential for creating a thriving ecosystem.
by Polly Markandya | May 17, 2015
Improving urban sanitation requires big investment by municipal as well as national government: but in most African cities, sanitation receives less than 1% of the total municipal budget. This Practice Note reports ongoing research around how to encourage greater...
by Polly Markandya | Mar 17, 2014
What is this guide? The guide provides an introduction to urban WASH programming: how to design and implement a pro-poor urban water, sanitation and hygiene programme. The recommendations are drawn primarily from WSUP’s extensive experience in sub-Saharan Africa and...
by Polly Markandya | Mar 17, 2014
Nairobi’s super-slum Kibera is criss-crossed by sewer mains. So why not simply connect latrines to the sewer? Unfortunately it’s not so simple, for various reasons including high costs. In partnership with Nairobi Water, WSUP has been developing a ‘gradual sewering’...
