AIT Global Water & Sanitation Center

21/04/2026

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
At the recent IWA Water Safety Conference & Exhibition 2026 in Sri Lanka, the Global Sanitation Graduate School Regional Hub South and Southeast Asia (GSGS RH SSEA) at the AIT Global Water & Sanitation Center convened a high-level session to tackle this exact challenge.

🔑 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Beyond Conventional Training:
• In his keynote, Prof. Tanvir Ahmed (Regional Director, GSGS RH SSEA) emphasized that capacity development must evolve. We must move toward institutional strengthening and practice-oriented research to address rapid urbanization and climate change.

• Modernizing the Curriculum: Our expert panel—featuring our own Co-director Prof. Thammarat Koottatep (AIT-GWSC), and experts such as, Prof. Nadeeshani Nanayakkara (University of Peradeniya), and Mr. Alauddin Ahmed (ITN-BUET)—identified a critical need to integrate Non-Sewered Sanitation (NSS), F***l Sludge Management (FSM), and Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) into traditional engineering programs.

• Theory to Practice: The discussion underscored that "infrastructure-only" thinking is no longer enough. The next generation of WASH professionals must master experiential learning and field-based training to solve real-world sanitation hurdles.

🚀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗦𝗚𝗦
Through its expanding network of partner universities, the Global Sanitation Graduate School (GSGS) is leading the charge in providing high-quality Master’s degrees and professional training. By fostering regional collaboration, we are ensuring that academic knowledge translates directly into inclusive, equitable, and sustainable service delivery.

A heartfelt thank you to all the academic leaders and sector professionals who joined us in this call to action. Together, we are building a resilient WASH workforce capable of ensuring sanitation for all.

Read more here: https://www.gwsc.ait.ac.th/workshop-session-advancing-wash-education-through-the-global-sanitation-graduate-school/

20/04/2026

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗗𝗕-𝗚𝗪𝗦𝗖 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗜𝗧
We officially kicked off the first day of "Hands-on Capacity Development Program on Wastewater Management and Climate Resilience under Citywide Inclusive Sanitation Project (CISP), Indonesia" at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand. With Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Gates Foundation, this five day program consisting of in-house sessions and site visits to a wastewater treatment plant facility and a sanitation service provider, aims to strengthen the capacity of executing and implementing agencies as wellas the representative of local governments involved in the ADB-funded Citywide Inclusive Sanitation Project in Indonesia by deepening their understanding of CWIS principles and their integration into project design and implementation.

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲
The inaugural session brought together a distinguished group of leaders who set the stage for a week of collaborative learning:

• Prof. Manukid Parnichkun, Vice President for Academic and Research (VPAR), AIT
• Mr. Satoshi Ishii, Director, Strategy & Partnerships Team, Water and Urban Development Sector Office, ADB
• Prof. Sangam Shrestha, Co-director, GWSC
• Ms. Lale Widiahning, Head of the Department of Public Works and Spatial Planning, Mataram City Government

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
As highlighted during the opening sessions, building facilities is only half the battle. To ensure these systems last and truly serve their communities, we must prioritize developing the capacity of the workforce and establishing the mechanisms to sustain them long-term.

We are proud to host this program in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Gates Foundation, working together to create climate-resilient sanitation futures for Indonesia.

Stay tuned as we dive deeper into technical sessions and hands-on workshops over the next four days!

13/04/2026

สุขสันต์วันสงกรานต์, Happy Songkran Day!

Warmest wishes from GWSC to our global community!

Songkran is a time for cleansing, reflection, and looking forward to bright beginnings. Last year was a testament to what we can achieve through unity; this year, we’re ready to let that success flow even further.

As we celebrate the spirit of the Thai New Year, we honor the collaboration and dedication of our team and partners. Together, we are washing away the old obstacles and making room for a year filled with growth, clarity, and impactful achievements.

Wishing you a splash of joy and a sea of success!

08/04/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 🌏💧

We are less than 24 hours away from a impactful Webinar featuring dialogue on the future of Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) in Asia. While the CWIS framework has seen significant integration across Africa, tomorrow’s session zooms in on the unique operational landscape of South and South-East Asia. With perspectives from Regional Leadership, Technical Experts, National Representatives, and Strategic Partners, this session is sure to bridge the gap between global evidence and sustainable, on-the-ground implementation.

Register Now: https://www.iwa-network.org/learn/cwis-current-status-and-future-priorities-insights-from-asia

Join the upcoming webinar '𝗖𝗪𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮'! Co-organised by International Water Association Specialist Group, Sanitation Water Management in Low and Middle-Income Countries and Global Water & Sanitation Center at Asian Institute of Technology, this session explores how Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) is being understood and implemented across South and South-East Asia. The session will share regional evidence on what is working, the challenges that remain, and opportunities to strengthen sustainable urban sanitation beyond 2030.

📅 9 April 2026 | 🕑 09:00 BST | 15:00 PM ICT

Learn more: https://www.iwa-network.org/learn/cwis-current-status-and-future-priorities-insights-from-asia

Featuring:
𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿
• Aasim Mansuri – CWAS, India
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀
• Mr. Jitendra Kumar Singh – ADB, Philippines
• Prof. Sangam Shrestha – GWSC/AIT, Thailand
• Prof. Juliet Willetts – UTS, Australia
• Mrs. Isha Basyal – GWSC/AIT, Thailand
• Ms. sudha shrestha – UN-Habitat, Nepal
• Mr. Alauddin Ahmed – ITN-BUET, Bangladesh
• Ms. Kaveri Dhawan – NFSSM, India
• Mr. Dorai Narayana – WaterLinks, Philippines
• Mr. Azuan Ahmad Zahdi – IWK, Malaysia
• Ms. Irma Setiono – World Bank, Indonesia

02/04/2026

The Global Water & Sanitation Center (GWSC) is honored to announce that our Advisory Board Chairperson, Dr. Roshan Raj Shrestha, will be delivering a keynote address tomorrow at the Global South WASH Financing & Sustainability Conference.

𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁
With over 37 years of dedicated service, Dr. Roshan is more than just an expert—he is a pioneer. From founding ENPHO in 1990 to his transformative tenure as Deputy Director at the Gates Foundation, he has been the driving force behind bringing City-wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) from a fringe concept to a global mandate.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Session: Plenary Session III – Keynote Address
Date: 3 April 2026 (Tomorrow)
Location: The Plaza Convention Center, Lalitpur, Nepal
Theme: Financing the Future for Innovation, Climate Resiliency, and Equity

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝘁
If you are in Kathmandu, this is a rare opportunity to hear from the man who helped design the very ecosystem of sustainable sanitation we work in today. Join us tomorrow to gain insights from one of the most respected voices in the WASH ecosystem.

02/04/2026

Building bridges for better sanitation! 🤝🧱

Yesterday, GWSC led a high-level delegation from Bangladesh to visit Perumda Paljaya in Jakarta. Understanding their roles and interaction with the Government of Jakarta Capital Region are essential lessons. Seeing the operations at Krukut WWTP and Pulogebang FSTP firsthand provided invaluable insights into how sustainable wastewater systems can transform public health and environmental quality."

Thank you, Perumda Paljaya, for hosting us and showcasing your commitment to safe sanitation. We are proud to support this synergy as we push for more optimal, international-standard services across Asia.

02/04/2026

Tomorrow, April 3rd at the Global South WASH Financing Conference 2026 shifts the conversation from simply building infrastructure to the critical systems that sustain it, join us at the 𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣.

While policies for Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) are gaining momentum, the reality is that inclusion often stalls during implementation. The reason is structural: our financing systems, from public budgets to procurement frameworks, are frequently designed for rapid infrastructure spending rather than the long-term, equitable service delivery that communities need.

With a international and high level participation of organisation and speakers this session to address these distortions. We are moving beyond the question of "how much" and focusing on "how" finance can be redesigned to ensure equity is a built-in outcome, not an afterthought.

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:
• Mr. Ashok Kumar Byanju Shrestha (Immediate Past President of UCLG ASPAC & MuAN)
• Prof. Thammarat Koottatep (AIT-GWSC)
• Ms. Isha Basyal (AIT-GWSC)
• Ms. sudha shrestha (UN-Habitat Nepal)
• Ms. Dyah Putri Wulandari (Institut Teknologi Bandung Indonesia)
• Ms. Mahnaz Iftikhar (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project - KPCIP Pakistan)
• Ms. Salomat Yuldasheva Sharofitdinovna (Uzsuvtaminot, Uzbekistan)

Join us as we explore pathways to unlock blended financing and align public finance with the delivery of inclusive, climate-resilient sanitation.

Learn more about the full conference agenda here: https://gswashfinance.org/

02/04/2026

𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 💧💰

The GWSC is proud to be actively participating in the GS WASH Finance 2026 conference today at The Plaza Convention Center. Our team are taking the stage to share data-driven insights and innovative strategies for resilient, equitable, and inclusive WASH services.

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 – 𝗜𝗜:
🔹 09:30 – 11:30 (NST): Mrs. Isha Basyal, Deputy COO, presents a critical "Cost–Benefit Analysis of Sewered and Non-Sewered Sanitation Interventions in Mahalaxmi Municipality, Nepal."

🔹 12:30 – 14:00 (NST): Prof. Sangam Shrestha, Co-Director, speaker in a session on "Climate Financing: Mobilizing and Optimizing Resources for Resilient and Equitable WASH Services."

🔹 14:00 – 15:10 (NST): Dr. Vineeta Thapa, GEDSI Lead, delivers an oral presentation addressing the vital question: "Where is the money for GEDSI in water and sanitation financing systems?"

We are committed to bridging the gap between financing and sustainable implementation to ensure no one is left behind.

🌐 Stay updated: https://gswashfinance.org/

31/03/2026

📢 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆'𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿?

Join the AIT Global Water & Sanitation Center (GWSC) at the Global South WASH Financing Conference 2026 for a deep dive into the practical realities of municipal revenue, data-driven management, and equitable cost recovery.

🗓️ Session Details:
𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱: 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯: 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴
𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘦: 1 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭 2026 (𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺)
𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦: 16:00 – 17:30 𝘏𝘙𝘚 (𝘕𝘚𝘛)
𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘦: 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘐, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘻𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳

💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?
We are moving past the "bottlenecks" to examine what actually enables financing plans to work in practice. Our experts will discuss:
𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘴.
𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢 & 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴: 𝘜𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘴.
𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺 & 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘌𝘋𝘚𝘐 (𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳, 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯) 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴.

Let’s turn plans into functioning systems together! 🌍💧

30/03/2026

GWSC Celebrates this , acknowledging what we eat, what we waste, and how to move towards a more circular future. Moving to circularity requires everyone: governments must strengthen policies and public–private partnerships; businesses must set food waste reduction targets and innovate; consumers must plan, store and cook mindfully to cut waste. A zero‑waste future is possible when we all act together.

At the GWSC office, our commitment to a starts with the basics: washing our plastics, separating our waste, and ensuring nothing that can be recovered is lost.

We take this same "rinse and recycle" mindset to our regional projects:
• 📍 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮: SEA-MaP Knowledge Exchange Programme to tackle marine plastic across ASEAN.
• 📊 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: Mathematical Waste Models that help cities accurately track and improve their recycling rates through scientific forecasting.

Today, we recognize the International Day of Zero Waste not just as a date on the calendar, but as a reflection of how we work—from the office sink to regional policy—every single day. ♻️🌍

26/03/2026

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗽: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸 💧
On March 25th, the Global Water & Sanitation Center (GWSC) at Asian Institute of Technology, alongside Humanitarian Sanitation Hub (SANIHUB) partners including the German Toilet Organization (GTO) hosted a pivotal event: “Advancing Humanitarian WASH Knowledge Management in Thailand and the Wider Region.”

The session united key stakeholders from the humanitarian water, sanitation, and disaster risk reduction (DRR) sectors to introduce the SANIHUB platform and tackle the region's most pressing knowledge-sharing challenges.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴:
• 𝙸̲𝚗̲𝚝̲𝚎̲𝚛̲𝚊̲𝚌̲𝚝̲𝚒̲𝚟̲𝚎̲ ̲𝙶̲𝚊̲𝚙̲ ̲𝙰̲𝚗̲𝚊̲𝚕̲𝚢̲𝚜̲𝚒̲𝚜̲: Participants engaged in a hands-on exercise to map existing practices and identify critical gaps between international standards and national-level implementation.
• 𝚂̲𝚞̲𝚌̲𝚌̲𝚎̲𝚜̲𝚜̲𝚎̲𝚜̲ ̲𝚟̲𝚜̲.̲ ̲𝙷̲𝚞̲𝚛̲𝚍̲𝚕̲𝚎̲𝚜̲:̲ While strong communities of practice exist, the discussion underscored persistent barriers such as language differences, fragmented systems, and a lack of local contextualization.
• 𝚃̲𝚑̲𝚎̲ ̲𝙲̲𝚘̲𝚘̲𝚛̲𝚍̲𝚒̲𝚗̲𝚊̲𝚝̲𝚒̲𝚘̲𝚗̲ ̲𝙲̲𝚑̲𝚊̲𝚕̲𝚕̲𝚎̲𝚗̲𝚐̲𝚎̲: A major focus was placed on bridging coordination gaps between institutions and sectors to ensure more cohesive action.
• 𝙰̲𝚌̲𝚝̲𝚒̲𝚘̲𝚗̲𝚊̲𝚋̲𝚕̲𝚎̲ ̲𝙽̲𝚎̲𝚡̲𝚝̲ ̲𝚂̲𝚝̲𝚎̲𝚙̲𝚜̲: The group explored practical use cases to strengthen inter-organizational learning and enhance sector-wide knowledge sharing.

Featuring Speakers participants, Mr. Pier Francesco Donati - Save the Children, Ms. Preeyaporn Khankumnerd - International Rescue Committee, Ms. Nangnoi Juthaisong - Thai Red Cross Society, GWSC Team; Dr. Vineeta Thapa; Mr. Rachit Kakkar; Mr. Mostafizur Rahman; Ms. kesirine jinda; Mr. Santipong Grailert and others.

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱
A central theme of the day was the need to better align global tools with regional operational realities. The event concluded with a reinforced commitment to collaboration, ensuring that humanitarian knowledge systems become more effective, accessible, and context-responsive across the region.

24/03/2026

Join the upcoming webinar '𝗖𝗪𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮'! Co-organised by International Water Association Specialist Group, Sanitation Water Management in Low and Middle-Income Countries and Global Water & Sanitation Center at Asian Institute of Technology, this session explores how Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) is being understood and implemented across South and South-East Asia. The session will share regional evidence on what is working, the challenges that remain, and opportunities to strengthen sustainable urban sanitation beyond 2030.

📅 9 April 2026 | 🕑 09:00 BST | 15:00 PM ICT

Learn more: https://www.iwa-network.org/learn/cwis-current-status-and-future-priorities-insights-from-asia

Featuring:
𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿
• Aasim Mansuri – CWAS, India
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀
• Mr. Jitendra Kumar Singh – ADB, Philippines
• Prof. Sangam Shrestha – GWSC/AIT, Thailand
• Prof. Juliet Willetts – UTS, Australia
• Mrs. Isha Basyal – GWSC/AIT, Thailand
• Ms. sudha shrestha – UN-Habitat, Nepal
• Mr. Alauddin Ahmed – ITN-BUET, Bangladesh
• Ms. Kaveri Dhawan – NFSSM, India
• Mr. Dorai Narayana – WaterLinks, Philippines
• Mr. Azuan Ahmad Zahdi – IWK, Malaysia
• Ms. Irma Setiono – World Bank, Indonesia