Decentralizing resource centres for WASH sector learning and sharing (A Case Study of Nepal) 6 April 2011, SACOSAN- IV 1 Dr. Suman K. Shakya Water, Sanitation and Hygiene-Resource Centre Network Nepal (WASH-RCNN)
Why sector learning and sharing? Sharing on WASH policies, technological options and good practices among stakeholders is felt essential to achieve the targets of Sanitation and Water for All !
Learning and sharing platform Facilitated and Promoted by WASH-RCNN Interaction programmes on thematic issues E-learning through website & e-bulletin Regional/District level Resource Centres
Interaction Programmes Thematic Issues Covered in Sustainable Sanitation in Nepal Conservation of Stone Spouts Importance of Safe Drinking Water for People Living with HIV/AIDS Knowledge Management for WASH related Disaster Risk Reduction Challenges in Implementing National Drinking Water Standard WASH and Climate Change Total Sanitation Movement in Nepal Hand washing practices and behavior change
Web Portal Visitor Number Increased from 365 in July 2009 to 3345 in December 2010
E-Bulletin Circulated to around 1,000 national & international contacts
Resource Centers outside Kathmandu Regional WASH Resource Centre at RMSO/DWSS, Surkhet MOU signed by WASH-RCNN/ENPHO, RMSO/DWSS, UNICEF, WHO and SNV WASH RC will serve as a Secretariat of Regional Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination Committee (RWSSCC) of Mid-Western Region District level WASH Resource Centre WSSDO, Chitwan FSCN, Rupandehi
Water Expertise and Training Center In Coordination of CHRDU/DWSS; Conducted following capacity building trainings: Six trainings on Biosand Filter construction and promotion. 81 participants (6 Female); Two trainings on safe water and sanitation. 20 participants (12 Female); One training on Low Cost Sanitation. 10 participants (3 Female) Increased demand for trainings from local organizations; More than 1000 biosand filters distributed by trained local entrepreneurs
The way forward - Regional WASH RCs 1 st phase (Sept. – Dec. 2010) Establishment of information desk, library and development of various proto type models on WASH related technologies 2 nd phase (Jan. – Sept. 2011) Construction of life size models of various Water and Sanitation technologies 3 rd phase (Sept – Aug. 2012) Establishment of regional WASH learning and sharing center
Next - Learning and Sharing Initiatives by WASH-RCNN Strengthening Regional WASH Resource Centers Promoting internet based learning and sharing Facilitating knowledge sharing platform Exploring avenues for partnership with press/media professionals 10
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