Publications

Challenges of Water Well Drillers & Water Well Drillers Associations

Author: Uyoyoghene Traoré
Challenges of Water Well Drillers & Water Well Drillers Associations Case Studies of Six Countries Angola, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda and United States of America This study documents, for the first time, water well drillers associations in six countries: Angola, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda and the United States of America. It presents the issues they face in their different country contexts. The study sets out to enable learning and sharing, as well as to open up opportunities for future collaborations, volunteering and study visits.  

Qualité et corrosion des pièces composantes des Pompes à Motricité

Qualité et corrosion des pièces composantes des Pompes à Motricité Humaine au Burkina Faso et au-delà Au Burkina Faso, le nombre élevé de forages équipés d’une pompe àmotricitéhumaine (PMH) qui dysfonctionnent ou qui nécessitent de grosses réparations quelques années seulement après leur construction est alarmant. Les audits techniques effectués en 2013 et 2014 au Burkina Faso sur des forages équipés de PMH ont révélé des situations préoccupantes en termes de qualité de l’eau, de matéiel inadaptéaux profondeurs des puits et de pompes non-conformes. Dans plus d’un tiers des cas, les forages équipés de PMH dysfonctionnent ou deviennent même totalement inutilisables en moins de quelques années. Entre 0.6 milliards de FCFA (0.9 million d’€ et 2.9 milliards de FCFA (4,5 millions d’€ d’investissements annuels seraient ainsi perdus du fait de l’installation de PMH de qualité médiocre et de diverses malfaçons lors des travaux de construction. Chaque année, plus de 130 000 personnes bénéficient d’un service d’approvisionnement en eau dont la péennitén’est de ce fait pas assurée au-delà des premières années. [sdm_download id="9135" fancy="0"] [sdm_download_counter id="9135"]  

Concerns about corrosion and the quality of handpump components

Concerns about corrosion and the quality of handpump components in Burkina Faso and beyond   In Burkina Faso, concerns have been raised regarding the high number of handpump boreholes that have failed, or need to be rehabilitated within a relatively short time of their initial construction. Physical audits of handpump boreholes in 2013 and 2014 in Burkina Faso raise concerns over water quality, inappropriate handpump for deep water and non-conformant pumps. In more than one third of cases, the handpump boreholes will function poorly, or cease to function completely within a few years. It is estimated that investments of between FCFA 0.6 billion (€0.9 million) and FCFA 2.9 billion (€4.5 million) per year are lost due to the installation of poor quality handpumps and other aspects of the construction. In one year, over 130,000 people were provided a water supply service that is likely to break down within a few years.  

Operation and Maintenance Manual for public schools

Author: Dunja
Preface The operation and maintenance (O&M) of public school buildings and WASH infrastructure can be a challenge if not managed well, if resources are insufficient and if the materials used cannot be replaced or repaired easily. The aim of this publication is to equip caretakers, as well as local civil society organizations, and local governments with the relevant know - how on O&M to ensure not only long-term sustainability of the infrastructure but also the well-being of the students and teachers. It is also expected that staff of NGO’s and INGO’s use this manual as a resource to design programs and plan capacity building activities making sure that O&M is integrated in the project management cycle. This manual outlines a process for the operation and maintenance of school buildings and wash infrastructure with a focus on managerial aspects. That means that the manual not only includes recommendations on technical aspects for the maintenance of infrastructure but it also provides a guide on important social dimensions of O&M such as, the management of staff, awareness raising and human resource management. This manual is a living document, which will be further developed and revised through the experiences and lessons learnt collected through its application

Integrity risks in professional borehole drilling

Writing on behalf of Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN), Justine Haag and Marian Ryan, of Water Integrity Network, examine how preventing corruption in the professional borehole drilling can pave the way to sustainable infrastructure. Published in Geo Drilling International July/August 2019

Bonnes pratiques pour la réalisation de forages au Burkina Faso – 2017

Bonnes pratiques pour la réalisation de forages au Burkina Faso - 2017 Ce document présente l'étude de terrain effectuée en février/mars 2017 sur le secteur du forage au Burkina Faso. Ce travail a été mené dans le cadre de l'Accord de Coopération de Projet (ACP) 2015-2017 établi entre l'UNICEF et la Fondation Skat et intitulé: Striving for Professionalism in Cost-Effective Boreholes (SPICE) (Oeuvrer pour le professionnalisme dans les activités de forage à coûts maitrisés) – Phase IV.

Good practice for borehole drilling in Burkina Faso

Good practice for borehole drilling in Burkina Faso   This document presents the field study undertaken in february/march 2017 on the drilling sector in Burkina Faso. This work has been conducted as part of the Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) 2015-2017 established between UNICEF and the Skat Foundation called: Striving for Professionalism in Cost-Effective Boreholes (SPICE) – Phase IV.   In Burkina Faso, concerns have been raised regarding the high number of handpump boreholes that have failed, or need to be rehabilitated within a relatively short time of their initial construction. If Burkina Faso is to reach its drinking water supply targets it cannot afford poor quality works. This document reports on a mission by Skat Foundation, UNICEF and the Government of Burkina Faso to document and explore ways of addressing the problems faced. Physical audits of handpump boreholes in 2013 and 2014 in Burkina Faso raise concerns over water quality, inappropriate handpump for deep water and non-conformant pumps. In more than one third of cases, the handpump boreholes will function poorly, or cease to function completely within a few years. It is estimated that investments of between FCFA 0.6 billion (€0.9 million) and FCFA 2.9 billion (€4.5 million) per year are lost due to the installation of poor quality handpumps and other aspects of the construction. In one year, over 130,000 people were provided a water supply service that is likely to break down within a few years.  

Review of the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Framework and Implementation Programme for the Operation and Maintenance of Rural Water Supplies (South Sudan)

Review of the Northern Bahr el Ghazal State Framework and Implementation Programme for the Operation and Maintenance of Rural Water Supplies (South Sudan) Kerstin Danert, Abraham Aleu, Dut Deng Gabriel, Gabriel Ajou Jeug & Ian Curtis   This report is a review of the Northern Bahr el Ghazal (NBEG) Framework and Implementation Programme for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of Rural Water Supplies (MWCRD, 2013). The review was undertaken over a two-week period from 25 November 2014. It involved a series of workshops and semi-structured interviews/discussions with key stakeholders (Annex 5) as well as observations of water use. Visits were made by the review team (authors of the report) to Aweil West, South, East and North, while the workshops were held at the Ministry of Water, Cooperatives and Rural Development (MWCRD) premises. Feedback and a proposed way forward comprising a revised framework and practical handbook was submitted to representatives from select counties through a presentation and discussion at the end of the review.(..) Related publications: Framework & Handbook for the O&M of Rural Water Supply Systems Framework and Implementation Programme for Operation and Maintenance of Water Supplies-A Politically Enabled Public Private Partnership  

Framework and Implementation Programme for Operation and Maintenance of Water Supplies

Framework and Implementation Programme for Operation and Maintenance of Water Supplies-A Politically Enabled Public Private Partnership Northern Bahr el Ghazal State   Northern Bahr el Ghazal faces a major challenge to ensure sustainable water services to rural and urban communities. In the past Unicef’s regular supply of spare parts helped to keep the number of broken down hand pumps to a relatively low level (officially around 10%). With no more free spare parts from Unicef the number of non functioning hand pumps could increase dramatically. This framework provides a basis for turning a potential crisis into an opportunity. Its success will need a major shift in both policy and practice for operating and maintaining hand pumps and require state politicians and public services, private sector and community actors to each play their role. The Vision is for Northern Bahr el Ghazal, through its own leadership and involvement of communities, to ensure sustainable access to safe water for all in the State.(…)   Related publications: Framework & Handbook for the O&M of Rural Water Supply Systems Review of the Nothern Bahr el Ghazal State Framework and Implementation Programme for the O&M of Rural Water Supplies (South Sudan)  

Framework & Handbook for the Operation and Maintenance of RWSS

Framework & Handbook for the Operation and Maintenance of Rural Water Supply Services This Framework & Handbook for the Operation and Maintenance of Rural Water Supply Services has been developed by the state Ministry in collaboration with agencies supporting WASH activities in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. Its development was supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The framework is guided by the Draft Policy Paper for Operations and Maintenance of May 2013 and the Planning and Strategy Workshop in Wau in August 2013. The Handbook reflects a major shift in policy for the Government of Northern Bahr el Ghazal, to-wards a more sustainable model. This places more responsibility on communities as beneficial own-ers of the water points to pay for operations and maintenance, and to make a contribution towards major repairs and rehabilitation. Clear communication of these changes, by the Ministry and imple-menting agencies, will be essential for its success. It will be important to use a range of channels including commissioners, traditional leaders, churches and other networks and through radio.   Ministry of Water, Cooperatives and Rural Development, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, Republic of South Sudan   Related publications: Review of the Nothern Bahr el Ghazal State Framework and Implementation Programme for the O&M of Rural Water Supplies (South Sudan) Framework and Implementation Programme for O&M of Water Supplies