RiPPLE Research

RiPPLE Research has begun in the three focal regions of Ethiopia, on the three themes of Planning and Financing of water supply and sanitation, and the links between water and sanitation services and pro-poor Growth.

Initial scoping visits to the three regions highlighted research areas of interest, which were followed up in a series of case studies undertaken by RiPPLE researchers together with Learning and Practice Alliances (LPAs) in each region. Regional and woreda LPAs are now driving the research direction according to local priorities and demand, as RiPPLE moves into long-term action research studies across the three regions. Ownership of the research will thus lie with stakeholders in each region.

RiPPLE's research approach is "Action Research" - research which is geared towards practical action to improve water and sanitation services, and which involves stakeholders in the research and learning process from the beginning. Communications activities and capacity building will thus be integral to the research process.

RiPPLE is developing two long-term action research studies which will establish a detailed picture of planning and financing strategies and poverty/livelihood benefits arising from WASH at micro-levels. The two LARS will focus on Achieving Ethiopia’s Universal Access Plan for water and sanitation, and Water, Livelihoods and Growth.

Page last updated 23 Jun 2008