Training on Financing Sustainable WASH Services: Investment & Resource Mobilization
Build financial resilience for WASH programs. Learn funding strategies, blended finance, investment planning, and resource mobilization for sustainable water and sanitation services.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course provides participants with practical tools and strategies to mobilize and manage financial resources for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. It explores innovative financing mechanisms, investment planning, and blended finance approaches to ensure the sustainability and scalability of WASH programs. Through real-world case studies and interactive exercises, participants will learn to develop bankable WASH proposals and build resilient financial strategies.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH program managers and financial officers
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Government officials in water and sanitation ministries
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NGO and development agency staff
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Donor and funding agency representatives
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Investment planners and policy advisors
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Local government budget officers
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand key concepts of WASH financing and cost recovery
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Design sustainable financial strategies for WASH infrastructure and services
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Identify and access diverse funding sources, including “blended finance for WASH projects”
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Build compelling investment cases for “investment in water and sanitation”
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Strengthen budgeting, resource tracking, and financial accountability in WASH programs
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of WASH Financing
- Core concepts and terminology in WASH financing
- Economics of water and sanitation service delivery
- Cost structures and lifecycle costing in WASH projects
- Key financing gaps and sector funding challenges
- Case Study: Cost recovery and financing challenges in rural water supply systems
- Practical: Conducting a basic lifecycle cost breakdown for a WASH project
Module 2: Funding Strategies and Mechanisms
- Sustainable financing strategies for WASH infrastructure and services
- Public financing models and government budget allocations
- Tariff setting, user fees, and affordability considerations
- Results-based financing and performance-based contracts
- Case Study: Performance-based financing in urban water utilities
- Practical: Designing a simple tariff and cost recovery model
Module 3: Investment Planning and Bankable Projects
- Identifying viable WASH investment opportunities
- Structuring donor- and investor-ready project proposals
- Financial feasibility and viability assessments
- Risk analysis and return on investment (ROI) evaluation
- Case Study: Successful bankable rural water supply project development
- Practical: Developing a basic investment concept note for a WASH project
Module 4: Blended Finance and Innovative Instruments
- Principles and application of blended finance in WASH
- Public-private partnerships (PPPs) in infrastructure development
- Climate finance, green bonds, and environmental funding mechanisms
- Social impact investing and microfinance for WASH services
- Case Study: Blended finance model supporting urban sanitation expansion
- Practical: Structuring a blended finance model for a WASH intervention
Module 5: Resource Mobilization and Accountability
- Strategies for effective WASH resource mobilization
- Donor engagement, proposal writing, and grant acquisition
- Financial tracking, transparency, and reporting systems
- Lessons from successful WASH financing initiatives
- Case Study: Multi-donor funded national WASH program
- Practical: Developing a resource mobilization and accountability plan for a WASH project
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Strengthens financial sustainability and scalability of WASH programs.
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Improves resource allocation and long-term financial planning.
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Enhances reputation as a leader in sustainable development.
Personal Impact
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Develops in-demand skills for careers in development and finance.
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Supports progression to senior program, leadership, or advisory roles.
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Enables participants to lead and champion innovative financing for WASH programs.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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