This web site is part of a toolbox with information products and materials compiled by IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre and its partners. Most of the materials have been compiled through action research or other collaborative initiatives on strengthening local governance for improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services over the past decade.

Around the central theme local governance for improved WASH services delivery, 14 sub-themes or elements, of WASH services delivery are presented. Themes include: advocacy and communication, financing and cost recovery, strategic water governance and support to community institutions.

The web site also gives access to the full text of the title ‘The EMPOWERS approach to water governance: guidelines, methods and tools’. This book contains guidelines, methods and tools for use in processes of planning and dialogue within and between local and intermediate levels.

The site is available both in French and English and the name of the site ‘WASHIRIKA’ means ‘partners’ in Kiswahili.

Web site: http://www.washirika.net

Tags: advocacy, financing, governance, information and communication, sanitation, water supply