Nepal-Bangladesh mentor city exchange program - building bridges for better sanitation

03 June, 2024

Nepal-Bangladesh mentor city exchange program - building bridges for better sanitation

The Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) approach was introduced as a paradigm shift in sanitation to tackle sanitation issues stemming from population growth and rapid urbanization. Currently, CWIS is being implemented in over 30 countries, with a significant focus on South Asia. Project entitled “Citywide Inclusive Sanitation Scaling and Sanitation Innovation” primarily funded by BMGF, are being implemented in Nepal and Bangladesh respectively for the advancement of the CWIS.
CWIS training ignites change makers of Nepal for transformative urban sanitation

08 December, 2023

CWIS training ignites change makers of Nepal for transformative urban sanitation

In collaboration with National Water Supply and Sanitation Training Center (NWSSTC) of Nepal and with technical support from ITN-BUET, Nepal’s Environment and Public Health Organization (ENPHO) organized ‘Training of Trainers (ToT) on Citywide Inclusive Sanitation’ in Nagarkot of Nepal from 1 to 8 December 2023.
City wide inclusive sanitation CWIS conclave, Kathmandu, December 2023

08 February, 2014

City wide inclusive sanitation CWIS conclave, Kathmandu, December 2023

Nepal: City Wide Inclusive Sanitation CWIS Conclave 2023
CWIS training ignites change-makers of Nepal for transformative urban sanitation

08 December, 2023

CWIS training ignites change-makers of Nepal for transformative urban sanitation

In collaboration with National Water Supply and Sanitation Training Center (NWSSTC) of Nepal and with technical support from ITN-BUET, Nepal’s Environment and Public Health Organization (ENPHO) organized ‘Training of Trainers (ToT) on Citywide Inclusive Sanitation’ in Nagarkot of Nepal from 1 to 8 December 2023.
Accelerating change in ensuring sanitation in Bangladesh

19 November, 2023

Accelerating change in ensuring sanitation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in ensuring access to basic sanitation coverage. Over the last two decades, open defecation has decreased from 34 percent to nearly zero, and possessing a toilet has become a status symbol. Yet, according to JMP estimates for 2020, 75.4 million people in Bangladesh still do not have a decent toilet of their own. Furthermore, climate change impacts such as flood, drought and rising sea levels are projected to further jeopardise the functionality of the existing sanitation systems i.e., toilets, septic tanks.
Comprehensive training to bring positive change for sanitation and waste workers of Nepal

11 July, 2023

Comprehensive training to bring positive change for sanitation and waste workers of Nepal

Sanitation and waste workers, who play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness of a city, face a significant knowledge gap in health, safety, and hygiene, impacting their well-being and dignity. To address this, ITN-BUET conducted two comprehensive two-day international Training of Trainers …
DHPE officials are capacitated on Fecal Sludge and Solid Waste Management

27 July, 2023

DHPE officials are capacitated on Fecal Sludge and Solid Waste Management

DPHE and ITN-BUET jointly organized a four-day training program on fecal sludge and solid waste management in Cox’s Bazar from July 24th to 27th, 2023. The training was attended by 22 DPHE officials, including four female engineers, from various cities. The goal of the training was to equip the officials with the necessary expertise to address the needs of water, sanitation, and hygiene for...
Paurashava personnel trained to ensure gender-responsive services in WASH sector

01 August, 2023

Paurashava personnel trained to ensure gender-responsive services in WASH sector

Paurashava personnel from Kushtia and Faridpur municipalities gathered for a two-day training from 31 July to 01 August on ‘Enhancing Gender Equality and Inclusion in WASH Services.’ ITN-BUET and the CWIS-FSM Support Cell, DPHE jointly organized the training at ITN-BUET to strengthen gender equality and inclusion in the WASH sector.
Sanitation safety plan for Sakhipur municipality

24 August, 2023

Sanitation safety plan for Sakhipur municipality

In a momentous collaboration, ITN-BUET, WaterAid, and the CWIS-FSM Support Cell have prepared and published the sanitation safety plan for Shakhipur Municipality. The aim of this SSP is to safeguard public health by identifying the risks associated with the sanitation chain by implementing the targeted interventions. Aligned with the guidelines set forth by the World Health Organization...