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Training on Water, Sanitization, and Hygiene (WASH) and Governance

Strengthen WASH governance with accountability, policy, and community participation.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This training explores the link between WASH interventions and effective governance frameworks. It equips participants with the knowledge to design, implement, and evaluate sustainable WASH programs while ensuring accountability, transparency, and community participation. The course emphasizes governance structures, policy frameworks, financing, monitoring, and the role of stakeholders in improving access to safe water and sanitation.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • WASH program managers and practitioners

  • Public health officials and policy advisors

  • NGO and humanitarian workers

  • Local government representatives in water/sanitation departments

  • Donor and development agency staff

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the relationship between WASH and governance systems

  • Apply governance principles to improve WASH service delivery

  • Develop strategies for community participation and accountability

  • Monitor and evaluate WASH interventions for sustainability

  • Align WASH programs with international policies and donor requirements

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Foundations of WASH and Governance

  • Overview of WASH principles and governance linkages

  • Policy and institutional frameworks

  • Case study: WASH governance in developing countries

Module 2: Governance Structures in WASH Delivery

  • Role of governments, NGOs, and private sector

  • Accountability and transparency in WASH projects

  • Practical: Mapping WASH governance actors

Module 3: Community Participation and Inclusive WASH

  • Engaging local communities in planning and decision-making

  • Gender and equity in WASH governance

  • Case study: Community-driven WASH initiatives

Module 4: Financing, Monitoring, and Evaluation

  • Financing mechanisms for sustainable WASH programs

  • Tools for monitoring and evaluating governance outcomes

  • Practical: Designing a WASH accountability framework

Module 5: Global Standards, Best Practices, and Future Trends

  • International WASH policies and SDGs

  • Governance challenges in humanitarian and fragile contexts

  • Case study: Innovative governance approaches in WASH

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Improved capacity to design and manage sustainable WASH programs

  • Strengthened governance and accountability in WASH delivery

  • Enhanced collaboration with governments, NGOs, and communities

  • Increased ability to attract donor funding through governance-focused approaches

Individual Impact

  • In-depth understanding of WASH governance frameworks

  • Skills to implement participatory and inclusive WASH initiatives

  • Knowledge of global standards and best practices in WASH

  • Strengthened career prospects in development, health, and governance sectors

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.

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FAQs

Common questions.

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It refers to the systems and structures ensuring accountability, transparency, and participation in water and sanitation service delivery.

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