Dear SuSanA Community,

UNICEF Pakistan has published an open Request for Information (RFI) to identify partners interested in advancing Fecal Sludge Management (FSM) in Pakistan. Currently, the FSM sector is virtually non-existent in Pakistan, and we are seeking local and international organizations with innovative solutions that can help establish and scale FSM services tailored to the country’s urban and peri-urban areas.

Through this RFI, UNICEF aims to connect with partners who have experience in FSM, particularly those interested in piloting or scaling sustainable, context-appropriate FSM models in Pakistan. We are keen to gather information on cutting-edge technologies, service delivery models, and collaborative approaches that can address Pakistan’s unique sanitation challenges.
We are looking for solutions across several focus areas, including:

• Technology Innovation for sludge collection, treatment, and disposal.
• Service Delivery Models that prioritize affordability and scalability.
• Environmental Sustainability, especially approaches that support sludge reuse.
• Partnership Opportunities with private sector entities, academia, NGOs, and local governments.
• Addressing Market Bottlenecks such as regulatory challenges, financing limitations, and infrastructure gaps.

If you or your organization is active in FSM, sanitation innovation, or is looking to expand into the Pakistan market, we invite you to review the RFI and consider submitting your interest. Your expertise could be instrumental in building a robust FSM sector in Pakistan, contributing to improved health and environmental outcomes for communities across the country.

The RFI document with full details is available at  www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/252434 . Submissions are due by the 7th of December.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, or forward this post to others in your network who may be interested.
Thank you for helping us spread the word, and we look forward to exploring potential collaborations with members of this dynamic community.
Warm regards,
Sjoerd Heegstra
WASH Officer, UNICEF Pakistan
Young Experts Program (YEP)