Case Studies on Making Sustainable Water Supply Systems in Rural Nepal

This case study is the first update on Oxfam’s work on the sustainability of rural water supply systems in Nepal. Readers are advised to read the first paper on the topic from 2019: Water Supply Systems in Nepal. In this previous case study, Oxfam identified five key ‘levers’ that could potentially transform water supply schemes […]

In Nepal, only 25% of water supply schemes are functioning well. While there are several approaches to setting up schemes, there is only one model of ongoing service management – community-based management through local water user committees. This case study describes how Oxfam, LeFil Consulting and Nepali enterprise SmartPaani have explored alternative models to boost […]