Sustainability

According to Global Water Challenge, sustainability is one of the most pressing issues facing the WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) sector today. More than 30 percent of WASH projects fail after two to five years. Resources available to help address this challenge include guidance on operations and maintenance approaches, tools to estimate long-term costs, and other resources to support sustainability.

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Sustainability Resources

Training of Community Operators in Operations and Maintenance for Rural Potable Water Systems

Published: 
February 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
An 8-day training course on operations and maintenance (O&M) of rural potable water systems was conducted for 20 community operators and 30 community council members in Paracaya, Bolivia, early in l987. In the course - the last phase of the assistance provided to the Department of...Read more
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

Training of Trainers in Operations and Maintenance for Rural Potable Water Systems in Bolivia

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
At the request of USAID/Bolivia, WASH project consultants conducted a two-week training-of-trainers' workshop in operations & maintenance in Chochabamba, Bolivia, from November 24 - December 5, 1986. This report provides an overview and lessons learned on the workshop.Read more
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

Training in Operations and Maintenance for Pumps in Rural Water Systems in Bolivia

Published: 
September 1, 1986
U.S. Agency for International Development
After visiting the water pumps in Bolivia, the recommendations include: -USAID should continue to support the critical development of operations and maintain efforts in DSA. -DSA should provide supervisors with the necessary equipment and tools, information and support they need to carry out their...Read more
Regional focus: 
BoliviaLatin America and the Caribbean

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