Ecological Sanitation in Uganda - EcoSanRes

Ecological Sanitation in Uganda
Introductory remarks from the Programme Manager
NETWAS - Uganda is very grateful for the support rendered by the Ministry of Water & Environment, Ministry of Health,
National Sanitation working group members implementing partners and in a special way the Stockholm Environment Institute
for supporting the ecological sanitation Research (Ecosan Res 2) knowledge node in Uganda.
Through this project, we have been able to reach out to a number of stakeholders and communities in different parts of
the country promoting pro – poor sustainable ecosan options on ground, as well as bridging the ecosan knowledge gap at
community and National level.
Launching of the Ecosan Knowledge Node in Uganda at St. James
–Biina Primary School. In the picture from the Left Sam Mutono
(WSP) Jennifer Namiyangu State of Sanitation and the School Priest
The knowledge node has provided a strong network for sustainable sanitation information sharing, knowledge management
and expertise in ecological sanitation systems.
Through implementing this project, NETWAS Uganda contributed in closing the ecological sanitation knowledge gaps, has
been able to influence attitudes, research and demonstrating sustainable sanitation technological options and approaches.
In a nut shell we have been able to increase awareness on sustainability issues of ecosan amongst stakeholders at local,
national and regional levels. We have also strengthened communication and marketing of sustainable sanitation knowledge
node products and services in Uganda. We have been able to develop working relationships with technology institutes, NGOs,
agricultural groups to design and demonstrate alternative sustainable technology options.
We are looking forward to working with other stakeholders to continue documenting and disseminating information on
lessons, best practices and research on sustainability and uptake of ecological sanitation.
Cate Z Nimanya
Programme Manager- NETWAS-Uganda
EDITORIAL TEAM
• Cate Nimanya
• Brenda Achiro
• Derrick Ssewanyana
• Grace Orishaba
• James Kiyimba - Water Aid
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