Appendix: Learning Outcomes for the OpenWASH modules

Ethiopia’s One WASH National Programme

• Discuss the background and challenges for WASH in Ethiopia, explain why the OWNP was needed and how it will address the challenges.
• Describe the aims, components, scope, processes and funding of the OWNP.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of different ministries and other stakeholders in the OWNP, and the relationships between them.
• Explain how the OWNP is being implemented and managed.
• Describe the contribution of the OWNP to development in Ethiopia and the implications for the future.

WASH: Context and Environment

• Describe the impacts of our actions and behaviour on the environment in which we live, and identify ways in which we can all contribute to creating a better environment.
• Understand the patterns of change and underlying trends in population, climate and urbanisation, and how these may affect progress in WASH.
• Describe the water cycle, the importance of a safe water supply, and the relationship between water resources and human activities.
• Explain the effects of pollution on the natural environment and on human health, and how this influences waste disposal options.
• Describe the national and international policy context for the WASH sector in Ethiopia.

Urban Water Supply

• Describe the technologies available to provide safe drinking water in urban settings and the main challenges associated with them.
• Understand the characteristics and requirements of services provided and managed by a water utility.
• Explain the regulatory, operational and economic issues related to piped water supply services to households and water points.
• Describe how water emergencies can be managed, including the treatment, storage and handling of drinking water in the home.
• Describe options for private sector engagement in provision of urban water supply and related services.

Urban Sanitation and Solid Waste Management

• Understand the principles of sanitation and the sanitation ladder.
• Describe the technical options for liquid waste management in urban and peri-urban settings.
• Explain the waste management hierarchy and identify opportunities to minimise solid waste production.
• Describe the complete process for both liquid and solid waste management, including collection, storage, transportation and treatment.
• Understand the role and potential of private sector engagement in solid and liquid waste management.

Urban WASH: Working with People

• Describe the characteristics of urban communities and how they can affect behaviour and environmental responsibility.
• Explain the importance of social accountability and community involvement for effective and sustainable WASH services.
• Discuss the different approaches that are available to influence people’s behaviour in the home, in schools and other institutions, and in the wider community.
• Plan and undertake community engagement activities to achieve sustainable change in WASH behaviour.
• Explain how monitoring and evaluation should be used to assess impact of WASH interventions.