by Polly Markandya | Jan 18, 2017
WSUP works with water utilities around the world to reduce their rates of Non-Revenue Water (NRW). This Practice Note describes a successful NRW programme undertaken by WSUP and JIRAMA, Madagascar’s state electricity and water utility in the capital city,...
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 | Jul 9, 2013
A clear distinction is generally made between community and private management of water and sanitation services. For example, entrepreneurs who provide services are assumed to hold very different motivations, values and approaches to Community Based organisations...
by Polly Markandya | Jun 17, 2013
Scale-up of urban sanitation remains an elusive goal in most low-income cities. Donor interventions are often macro-investments without adequate attention to low-income communities, or small pilots that do not address the challenges of scale. This Topic Brief offers...
by Polly Markandya | Jun 17, 2013
Scale-up of urban water services which meet the needs of low-income populations is a pressing challenge in most African cities. Ensuring the quality, reliability and affordability of water services to low-income residents typically remain elusive goals. This Topic...