WSUP has been investigating how redistributive taxation and surcharges could be used to finance sanitation for low-income customers. This guest blog from Guy Norman discusses WSUP’s research and next steps.
Taking a fresh look at the sanitation value chain
Factor[e] Ventures and the Stone Family Foundation teamed up to take a fresh look at the sanitation value chain. Here is a guest blog from Natalie Markham summarising the process and next steps.
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Refining our approach to enterprise development in water and sanitation
We have been refining the way we support enterprise development in the water and sanitation sector and how we can have most impact – here is the process we followed .
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Building the market for sanitation with planned obsolescence
WaterSHED has been building the market for sanitation marketing in Cambodia for past six years – here is a guest blog on what they have learnt.
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UK Funders and mental health: Progress made, progress still needed
Tuesday 10th October marked World Mental Health Day. Read more about the Foundation’s focus in this increasingly critical area in the UK.
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Solar powers water
Reflections on how the use of solar photo-voltaic technology can reduce operational costs in the delivery of safe water by water enterprises.
Mental Health: Beyond the UK headlines
Mental health has received a great deal of coverage in the UK news lately and in this blog we reflect on trends emerging in the sector.
Reflections from East Africa – the challenge of FSM
Returning from a recent trip to East Africa we wanted to share some thoughts on the challenge of faecal sludge management in cities.
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How to spend a penny in WASH: Ten key lessons
Ten key lessons learnt from funding market based solutions in water and sanitation.
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Banteay Meas: Cambodia’s first open defecation free district
The 4th of November 2016 is an important date on the journey to achieve 100% coverage in sanitation in rural Cambodia and one the sector should celebrate.
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