I actually have one simple question: with a platform like this, its usefulness lies in being there for the longer term. For how long do you have funding for this? I see some of the funding comes from a grant from the Gates Foundation. Is this the sole/main source of funding or is there other funding, too?

Regards,
Elisabeth

The WASHwatch platform/website has been mentioned in several places on this forum already, but I thought it might be useful to give it a dedicated thread where updates could be posted and questions asked.

Who is behind WASHwatch?
The answer is here: washwatch.org/en/about/who-behind-washwatch/

WASHwatch is a platform for collaboration set up by WaterAid for the benefit of all sector partners, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

WASHwatch receives collaboration from a wide range of partners from CSOs to donors, governments, multilaterals or development banks. We works on a regular basis with many institutions such as the World Health Organization, End Water Poverty, AMCOW, ...

Information about WASHwatch was previously shared on the forum here:
forum.susana.org/forum/categories/242-ad...wateraid-america-inc

WASHwatch.org facilitates collaboration and monitoring of government and donor WASH commitments in a transparent, inclusive, efficient and iterative way. Concretely, WASHwatch is: a) a platform where all sector stakeholders can share evidence on progress or under-performance towards commitments; b) an up-to-date and reliable info hub on WASH commitments and progress; and c) a platform where all stakeholders can share their analysis of the sector and identify bottlenecks to progress.

washwatch.org was formally launched during AfricaSan4 and is increasingly used by WaterAid and WASH advocates to support sanitation campaigning and monitoring processes. At this time, WASHwatch receives collaboration from a wide range of partners from CSOs to donors, governments, multilaterals and development banks. It works on a regular basis with many institutions such as the World Health Organization, End Water Poverty, and AMCOW. WASHwatch started in 2010 as a side-project, but now has a dedicated full-time position to develop the platform. The website contains features like strengthening accountability; the eThekwini monitoring scores; country’s investments and progress for WASH; and a global WASH access map. Specific developments for the next 6 months include developing country case studies and success stories using WASHwatch in WaterAid’s country programs.

WASHwatch.org secured buy-in from AMCOW, Water and Sanitation Program, CSO representatives and SACOSAN stakeholders. WASHwatch.org has been operationally tracking government promises and commitments, such as the eThekwini commitments. In addition, End Water Poverty developed several country briefings for Zambia, Ghana and Pakistan on the current state of access to water and sanitation. These reports that are based on WASHwatch data and used for policy influencing at country level.

Also, WASHwatch was presented in this SuSanA webinar:
forum.susana.org/forum/categories/183-mo...ording-now-available

Or see here:



They also have a twitter account: @WASHwatch

Questions and comments can be put in this thread.

Regards,
Elisabeth