Our research footprint
For almost 4 decades, WEDC has been involved in research that has influenced – and continues to influence – the agenda of the water and sanitation sector. Here are just some examples of our research and specialist advice projects.
Water supply
Sanitation
- A study of WaterAid supported total sanitation projects in Nepal
- Social marketing for urban sanitation
- Sustainable urban drainage in low-income countries
Water, sanitation and vulnerability
- Infrastructure for primary schools in Kenya
- Water supply and sanitation for disabled people and other vulnerable groups
Emergencies and conflict
- Water, sanitation and hygiene for child survival and basic education, Sierra Leone
- Assessment and programme design for emergency sanitation
- Training course – Emergency Water Supply and Sanitation
Knowledge and information management
Management, partnerships, governance and accountability
- Accountability arrangements to combat corruption using partnerships
- Contracting-out water and sanitation services
- Public-private partnerships and the poor in water and sanitation

