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.
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