Global Waters Stories - May 2020

Water Brings Communities Together in Post-Earthquake Nepal The 2015 earthquake in Nepal destroyed water and sanitation infrastructure in hundreds of communities, including Dharapani Village. USAID is working to restore safe water access in these water-scarce communities. Kenyan County Sets Sights on Lofty WASH Goals Kakamega County—Kenya's second-most populated county—set an ambitious goal to sustainably connect more customers to local water utilities, particularly in its rural areas. USAID is partnering with local governments to make it happen. Podcast: Jeff Albert and Jesse Shapiro on Researching Best Practices for WASH Service Delivery and Sustaining Behavior Change In the latest from Global Waters Radio, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Partnerships and Learning (WASHPaLS) Deputy Director Jeff Albert and USAID's Jesse Shapiro discuss how WASHPaLS conducts research and learning activities that are both globally and locally relevant to WASH sector stakeholders. Just Add Water: Water Metering and Billing Mobile Technology Contribute to Self-Reliance USAID's Nexos Locales project launched a water metering and billing app to provide citizens with a transparent, effective way to pay their water bills. This new water billing process increases transparency, reduces administrative costs and reading errors, while streamlining services.