SCALING UP HWTS THE BUILDING BLOCKS. Presented by: Michael A. Forson, UNICEF, New York

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1 SCALING UP HWTS THE BUILDING BLOCKS Presented by: Michael A. Forson,, New York

2 Building blocks for Scaling up HWTS Definition and Concept Scaling up: what is it? Taking up proven interventions into a higher dimension (upstream) and positioning it in a sustainable manner in a country s developmental and socio-economical agenda. Building blocks: what does it involve? The building blocks are basically the foundational steps that need to be put in place in order to move to a sustainable scale. Without these, it will look like something is being achieved but then will not stand the test of time. The blocks outlined does not necessarily need to happen in that order, however some are contingent upon others to happen.

3 Some building blocks../1 1. Proven benefits of the interventions. What are the success stories that will attract the government? Is it just an intervention or there is something that the government will benefit from? Say reducing cost in health care, other economic gains such as creation of employment through private sector participation? etc. 2. Involvement of the private sector. What are the drivers to create/enhance a vibrant market? We will need to understand how the private sector is involved. Any business models being used or emerging? 3. The role of the Academia. The role of the academia cannot be over emphasized. This is a critical role when it comes to evaluating and testing new ideas in HWTS. There should be a partnership with the academia

4 Some building blocks../2 4. Who owns the agenda? How do you view HWTS delivery? Social goods? Commercial goods? Govt takes lead Private sector takes the sales and distribution Private sector takes lead Govt plays regulatory and licensing role

5 Some building blocks../3 5. Where is the home for HWTS within the government? 6. Integration or standalone? Are there existing interventions that HWTS can ride on? On what platform is HWTS taking off? 7. Funding? Funds can always be found for projects. Funds can be found for academic research and so forth. But the big question is when moving to scale who funds it? Is it the government or the private sector? There is the need to consider the various funding mechanisms and most importantly government budgetary allocation.

6 Moving to Scale the 3 environments Developing Environment Sustaining Environment Adequate mechanisms for sustaining, expansion and accountability The systems and structures for procuring and delivering equitable services at all levels, participation and proper targeting of resources, quantity and quality of outputs (hardware and software) Enabling Environment The supporting environment for a functioning subsector, clear leadership and objectives, coordination and regulation mechanisms, planning and revision of investments, sufficient and clear budget.

7 An example: Process of Developing HWTS in Ghana 1 5 Scaled up implementation ( ) WASH programme implementation in 5 regions Adaptation and use by other sector programmes Continued national coordination Monitoring, evaluation, documentation and learning 4 Development of national scaling up strategies ( )for 1. Rural sanitation model and scaling up strategy; 2. National Strategy for scaling up HWWS 3. National Strategy for HWTS 3 4. The WASH SPLASH Strategy Evaluations and assessments of key interventions ( ) 1. Evaluation of CLTS implementation between 2007 and Assessment of hand washing with soap Assessment of household water treatment and safe storage Assessment of 3 key behaviours (SED, HWWS and HWTS) Strategic decision of re-packaging WASH into four packages to integrate HWTS 1. Enabling environments; 2. Behavioural Change (SED, HWWS, HWTS) 3. Water and Sanitation Services; 4. WASH in Emergencies Implementation of HWTS between Household intervention for Guinea worm eradication => ceramic/biosand filters Improved drinking water supply for flood affected households =>ceramic filters/aquatabs 6 Overall national level coordination, partnership and learning Water and Sanitation Sector Working Group Overall sector coordination National Technical Working Group on Sanitation sanitation/hygiene Technical working groups for HWWS, HWTS and WASH SPLASH

8 In Conclusion Although there are principles and frameworks for scaling up interventions, I will like to emphasized that the process, the building blocks and time may differ from country to country Final critical point to note is that HWTS is not replacing the normal community water supply, but complementing it. That is why the need for integration in programming