The "Technical Support on Conducting City-wide Inclusive Sanitation Assessment" project addresses urban sanitation challenges in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. This initiative, facilitated by UNICEF as technical assistance to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), aims to enhance the city's sanitation services by supporting the Dushanbe Vodokanal. AWF worked in consultation with Agua Consulting, a renowned UK-based consulting firm that specializes facilitating organizations in improving water and sanitation services globally.

Key Findings

1. Assessment of Existing Context: The project evaluated the current state of sanitation services in Dushanbe, identifying key bottlenecks and areas needing improvement.

2. Diagnostic Tools: Utilized tools like the Faecal Flow Diagram (FFD) and City Service Delivery Assessment (CSDA) to pinpoint gaps in service delivery.

3. Mixed-Methods Approach: Combined quantitative survey results with qualitative insights from household surveys and key informant interviews.

Takeaways

Strategic Recommendations: Proposed strategies include the development of a national sanitation strategy and the upgrading and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure.

User Consultation: Emphasized the importance of consulting users to identify their needs and improve service delivery.

Risk Assessment: Conducted a thorough risk assessment and outlined investment opportunities, ranking key issues and suggesting prioritized investments.

Important Pointers

Collaborative Effort: The project exemplifies collaboration between international organizations and local utilities to address critical urban sanitation challenges.

Comprehensive Analysis: The combination of different assessment tools and methodologies ensured a thorough understanding of the issues at hand.

Actionable Recommendations: The project's outcomes include practical recommendations aimed at significantly improving sanitation services in Dushanbe.