Implementation
In this section you’ll find tools relating to activities undertaken after a consensus on the implemented solution has been reached. It deals with topics such as conceptualisation (writing concepts and proposals), financing and programme/project implementation.
- Hardware
- Software
Project Design
Writing a Concept Note
A concept note is a summary of a proposal containing a brief description of the idea of the project and the objectives to be pursued. In some…
Logical Framework Approach
The Logical Framework Approach (LFA) is a highly effective strategic planning and project management methodology with wide application. It is…
Project Proposal Writing
A proposal is a request for financial assistance to implement a project. The proposal outlines the plan of the implementing organisation about the…
Budget Allocation and Resource Planning
If you or your organisation is preparing a proposal to apply for funds to carry out a project, there are a number of sections you will have to…
Financing
Public Private Partnerships (WS)
The public sector might not be able to cope with the challenges regarding sanitation and water management and therefore cooperates with the private…
Subsidies (WS)
A subsidy (also known as a subvention) is a form of financial assistance paid to an individual, a business or an economic sector in order to achieve…
Tradable Water Rights
Tradable water rights are one of several market-based instruments used in water management and pollution control. In economic theory, they are…
Water Charges
Water charges are a widely used economic instrument implied mainly by federal governments to better control water use and water pollution by imposing…
Corporate Social Responsibility (DC)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the continuing commitment by businesses to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while…
Donor Agencies
Donor agencies are an important financial help when the projects that have been developed shall be carried out to meet the strategic objectives of…
Water Pricing - General
In July 2010, the UN general assembly proclaimed access to safe drinking water and sanitation as a human right. At the same time, water and…
Government Contributions
Water and sanitation is generally part of the public infrastructure, which is one of the greatest financing challenges in developing countries (…
Microfinance
Traditional banks do not usually reach the rural population and are not interested in giving small loans to low-income families. For this reason,…
Cost Sharing
Community contributions such as user fees, household investments, community-based savings and cost sharing are a major source for financing…
Community Based Savings
Community contributions such as user fees, household investments, community-based savings and cost sharing are a major source for financing…
Financial Sustainability of WASH Services
Financing WASH Services sustainably – in the sense of securing service delivery after implementation – has proven to be a challenge. Providing…
Executing
Project Implementation
Implementation simply means carrying out the activities described in your work plan. Executing a project in the water and sanitation sector is a very…
Project Management
All those who have been involved in a project will agree that making a project succeed is not simple. The difficulties are manifold: delays,…