Global study on the capacity of the WASH sector to respond to emergencies

March 2019 - July 2019

Groupe URD has been commissioned by the Global WASH Cluster to conduct a study to assess the capacity of the WASH sector to respond to emergencies. The study looks at technical, financial and HR capacity, as well as the capacity of WASH actors to respond to emergencies in contexts where access is difficult and where speed and flexibility are required in operations. The analysis also looks at the balance between water supply operations, sanitation projects and hygiene promotion in emergency responses.

Funded by

Global WASH Cluster

The study covers all WASH actors, including UN agencies, NGOs, civil society organisations and the private sector). There is a specific focus on the biggest agencies with the most resources. Interviews are carried out with organisation headquarters and donors, as well as with training institutions. There is also three case studies – Bangladesh, DRC and Iraq – with field visits in April and May. Lastly, a literature review will look at South Sudan and Mozambique.

The study is carried out by a team made up of Groupe URD and two external consultants.

The findings will be presented at the annual meeting of the WASH Cluster in Geneva at the end of June 2019.

Analysis of the capacity of the wash sector to respond to difficult humanitarian situations, 2019EN

Analysis of the capacity of the wash sector, summary, June 2019EN

Wash capacity study Newsletter 1, April 2019EN