1. 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)

2. 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 !

3. 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

4. Interaction Programmes Thematic Issues Covered in 2009-2010  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

5. Web Portal www.nepal.watsan.net Visitor Number Increased from 365 in July 2009 to 3345 in December 2010

6. E-Bulletin Circulated to around 1,000 national & international contacts

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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. 2011 – Aug. 2012)  Establishment of regional WASH learning and sharing center

10. 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

11. 11  Thank You!