Integrated Approach to Water, Sanitation and Solid Waste

Water, sanitation, and solid waste are closely linked, yet an integrated approach to their service provision is lacking. Rapid urbanization and limited resources in many small towns in Sub-Saharan Africa has resulted in poor access to these services. An integrated approach could prove to be effective in improving access to these basic services contributing to the progress in SDGs 1 (no poverty), 6 (clean water and sanitation) and 11 (sustainable cities).

Previous research from the WABES project in two towns in Uganda, revealed major gaps and interlinkages between the water, sanitation, and solid waste services. The need for innovative, cost-effective solutions tailored to local contexts is necessary. This research project aims to support the integrated planning process by identifying and cataloguing technical, operational, and social innovations, followed by a stakeholder-led selection process for implementing them. Selected innovations will then be tested at a household or system scale to assess their integrated benefits.

Project partners: external page Makerere University, external page Ministry of Water and Environment, Town Councils of Kakooge and Wobulenzi.