The importance of WASH monitoring systems

WASH Monitoring Information Systems (MIS) are essential for effectively managing water, sanitation, and hygiene services. These water monitoring systems enable WASH ministries and local governments to make informed decisions about resource allocation and service delivery. 

Water dashboards offer real-time visualisations, enabling governments to monitor trends, identify issues, and respond promptly. This improves water reporting and ensures greater transparency and accountability. 

National WASH monitoring systems are vital for understanding user needs, improving government decision-making, and expanding access to reliable WASH services.

Akvo WASH MIS

End to end solution

A custom built web and mobile platform that allows governments to collect, manage, and analyse all WASH data in a structured and standardised way.

Built for sustainability & scale

Standards-based and leveraging state-of-the-art modular technology, including mobile data collection, GIS mapping, and cloud-based platforms to provide real-time insights.

Capacity building & maintenance

Hands-on workshops and training sessions to ensure effective user adoption, as well as feature development, user support, managed hosting, and server provisioning.

Akvo’s proven approach

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Understand

Assess the current data landscape to understand existing systems and processes for the whole data cycle.

Co-create

Develop a roadmap and plan to enhance capacities, processes, and digital platforms. Initiate data strategies to improve data governance and processes.

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Implement

Move from prototype to final WASH MIS, incorporating user feedback to ensure effective adoption.

Support and scale

Facilitate scalable implementation by proposing management models and capacity building to expand user base.

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Why Akvo?

15+ years of WASH experience

Akvo has a proven track record in developing and implementing monitoring systems in the WASH and WRM sectors, including in low digital maturity environments, making us a trusted partner for governments seeking to improve their WASH services. 

Data for decision making

We understand the complexities involved in gathering, analysing and combining WASH, water quality, and infrastructure data at both sub-national and national levels. We bring extensive experience on how to work with frameworks such as SDG6 to combine data, and how to use this data for decision making. 

Local presence and global scale

We have a local presence on five continents and operate on a global scale. Our extensive network allows you to tap into a wealth of knowledge and best practices from around the world, ensuring that your system is built on a foundation of international expertise. 

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