WASH Human Resource Capacity Gaps in 15 Developing Economies
May 26, 2015
The adoption of the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) target 7c, to “halve, by 2015, the proportion of the population without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation”, has prompted significant investment in infrastructure, technological innovation and institutional reform.
This investment has not been accompanied by the necessary focus on the size, competencies and enabling environment for the human resource base needed to design, construct, operate and maintain such services to meet the target and go beyond, towards universal coverage. Many developing economies are lacking significant numbers of water professionals, and the necessary knowledge, experience and specialist skills to meet the rising demand for water and sanitation services.
This is the first time dedicated research has been carried out to establish a baseline of the dimensions of the crisis facing human resources in the WASH sector in 15 developing economies. The initial study was carried out in 5 countries; a second phase was conducted in 10 countries using an adapted methodology. This research informs governments, industry and educational institutions to address human resources gaps.
Tags : WASH , Human , Resource Capacity , Developing Economies