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Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium
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Why the Kigali 2026 leadership symposium is the moment Africa's water sector cannot afford to miss

Kigali 2026 convenes leaders to transform Africa's water systems through governance, finance, and accountability

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Institutionalising water scheme monitoring in Ari Zone

Ari Zone institutionalises digital water monitoring, improving data reliability, accountability, and sustainable WASH services

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Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium
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Why the Kigali 2026 leadership symposium is the moment Africa's water sector cannot afford to miss

Kigali 2026 convenes leaders to transform Africa's water systems through governance, finance, and accountability

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Water pipe
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Institutionalising water scheme monitoring in Ari Zone

Ari Zone institutionalises digital water monitoring, improving data reliability, accountability, and sustainable WASH services

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News

Welcome to Riva

Meet Riva: global systems leaders transforming water, sanitation, and public services with you

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Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium
Article

Why the Kigali 2026 leadership symposium is the moment Africa's water sector cannot afford to miss

Kigali 2026 convenes leaders to transform Africa's water systems through governance, finance, and accountability

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Water pipe
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Institutionalising water scheme monitoring in Ari Zone

Ari Zone institutionalises digital water monitoring, improving data reliability, accountability, and sustainable WASH services

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Who we are

We are Riva Ethiopia. Every member of the Riva network has its own story and together, we're systems leaders driving change that transforms lives. Read where we came from and what continues to drive us forward.

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Riva Ethiopia are part of the Riva Network

The Riva network is a federation of independent, locally led and globally connected organisations across Africa, Asia and Europe, united by a shared mission and name. Find out more about the network.

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Our people

Every challenge is different. What doesn't change is the depth of experience we bring to it. Our people carry the expertise and local knowledge that makes systems change possible. Meet the team.

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Fretsega

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Betelhem Gebeyehu Hailegiorgis

Seifu

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Nebiyu Gashawbeza

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Girmachew Addisu Lijalem

Michael

Michael Abera

Tsegaye

Tsegaye Yeshiwas

Muhammed

Muhammed Ebrahim Mussa

Lemessa

Lemessa Mekonta

Fretsega

Fretsega Girma

Betelhem H

Betelhem Gebeyehu Hailegiorgis

Seifu

Seifu Araya Kassa

Betelhem

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Gezahegn

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Nebiyu

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girmachew

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Michael

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Tsegaye

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Muhammed

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Lemessa

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Fretsega

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Betelhem H

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Seifu

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Betelhem

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Nebiyu

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Girmachew Addisu Lijalem

Michael

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Tsegaye

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Muhammed

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Eight years of systems strengthening put to the test

Strong local ownership enabled a rapid response to South Ari’s water quality crisis

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Building stronger institutions through workforce learning

Strengthening institutions at scale through digital learning, local ownership, and systems thinking

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Making water investable

Turning Ethiopia’s water ambition into an investable national strategy

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Find research and learning useful to you, explore innovation and insight by us and others, and develop systems strengthening skills that deliver services that last. From how-to guides to peer-reviewed research: find what you need.

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Driving change

Guide to improve public services like water and sanitation through multi-stakeholder collective action and action research

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Camels in the Ethiopian dessert in a group

Planning differently

A position paper outlining the piloting and results of district-level long-term strategic planning for WASH services in Amhara, Ethiopia.

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Shishir kebele

Guidelines for strengthening woreda-wide WASH systems in Ethiopia

Guidelines for implementing water, sanitation and hygiene systems strengthening at district level using the woreda-wide approach.

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Streetview Kasenda Kabarole Uganda

Monitoring methods for systems-strengthening activities toward sustainable water and sanitation services in low-income settings

A review of systems approaches and evaluation methods for strengthening water, sanitation and hygiene services in low income settings.

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Collecting water quality data in Ethiopia

Looking beyond headline indicators

Journal article revealing the gap between reported WASH coverage and actual service quality in small-town Ethiopia

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Advancing sustainable WASH finance: an ESG collaborative dialogue with commercial financial institutions

WASH sector and banking leaders unite to unlock sustainable financing

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Kenyan marathon runners train at the athletics track in the town of Eldoret near Iten, the center of world endurance running.

Turn up the dial

System dynamics modeling of resource allocations toward rural water supply maintenance in East Africa

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Operation and maintenance of a hand pump in South Ari Ethiopia

Improving rural water supply financing in Ethiopia

An analysis of Ethiopia’s slow progress towards water, sanitation and hygiene targets, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable finance, better monitoring, and innovative approaches.

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Girls walking to school in Ethiopia

Life-cycle cost analysis for Splash school interventions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

An analysis of the costs, funding gaps, and sustainability challenges of providing water, sanitation and hygiene services to schools in Addis Ababa through the WISE project.

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Satopans at a kiosk for household improved sanitation in Ethiopia

An assessment of sanitation financing options for enterprises and households

A summary of financing approaches and challenges in improving access to water, sanitation and hygiene.

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Rural water supply operation and maintenance in Ethiopia

An analysis of Ethiopia’s evolving policies and regulatory frameworks for rural water scheme operation and maintenance

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Metike, you woman in Ethiopia leaning on a rope pump

Service delivery models for universal, safe and sustainable water services in Ethiopia

An overview of rural water service delivery models in Ethiopia, highlighting infrastructure, management arrangements, levels of service, and recommendations for achieving Sustainable Development Goal target 6.1.

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Sanitation products shop

USAID Transform WASH

A summary of progress and lessons from USAID Transform WASH’s market-based sanitation initiative in Ethiopia, focusing on expanding affordable water, sanitation and hygiene products and services.

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Sanitation enterprises

Ethiopia’s business environment and how it influences WASH market development

An learning note on challenges and growth opportunities for private sector water, sanitation and hygiene enterprises in Ethiopia.

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Michael Tumubwine, Area Manager for National Water and Sewerage Corporation in Kijura Sub-county in Kabarole District, with Martin Watsisi IRC Uganda Regional WASH Advisor

Collective action for safe water in Ethiopia, Ghana and Uganda

Updates on progress, stories and ambitions from the Safe Water Strategy in Ethiopia, Ghana and Uganda.

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Annotated bibliography of IRC learning alliances

An annotated bibliography of publications on learning alliances in water, sanitation and hygiene.

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Sustaining water services for refugees and host communities in Itang (Ethiopia) and Rwamwanja (Uganda)

Development of sustainable, utility-led water, sanitation and hygiene services for refugee and host communities in Ethiopia and Uganda.

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Sunset view of Addis Ababa with a serene blend of lush greenery, flowering gardens, and a striking modern skyline.

National sanitation subsidy protocol

Updated protocol for smart, targeted sanitation subsidies to achieve universal access in Ethiopia

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Beyond project compilation, the report demonstrates what regional collaboration can deliver when combined with strong technical leadership and national ownership.

Development of water investment pipeline projects for the groundwater access facility in the Horn of Africa

This report outlines how projects were identified, assessed, and mapped using technical, financial, social, and environmental criteria. It highlights major gaps—especially limited private, climate, and blended f...

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Close-up portrait of an Ethiopian woman wearing a traditional white Habesha kemis with a delicate green-bordered netela, set against the vibrant, sun-drenched backdrop of a modern Addis Ababa street.

Gender equality and social inclusion overview for the WASH sector in Ethiopia

Assessment of gender equality and social inclusion in Ethiopia’s water, sanitation and hygiene sector, highlighting opportunities and barriers for inclusive services.

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Social and behavior change communication - participants' manual

Training manual for health workers on social behaviour change for water, sanitation and hygiene in communities.

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Final report on action research to strengthen monitoring, infrastructure management and planning in rural water, Ethiopia

Research findings on strengthening rural water, sanitation and hygiene service systems in Ethiopia’s SNNPR and Afar regions.

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Ethiopia endline social network analysis

Social network analysis of learning alliances among water, sanitation and hygiene actors in four Ethiopian locations, showing collaboration trends and lessons.

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Participants of a LeaPPs 8 Uganda session

Driving change

Guide to improve public services like water and sanitation through multi-stakeholder collective action and action research

Learn more
Camels in the Ethiopian dessert in a group

Planning differently

A position paper outlining the piloting and results of district-level long-term strategic planning for WASH services in Amhara, Ethiopia.

Learn more
Shishir kebele

Guidelines for strengthening woreda-wide WASH systems in Ethiopia

Guidelines for implementing water, sanitation and hygiene systems strengthening at district level using the woreda-wide approach.

Learn more
Streetview Kasenda Kabarole Uganda

Monitoring methods for systems-strengthening activities toward sustainable water and sanitation services in low-income settings

A review of systems approaches and evaluation methods for strengthening water, sanitation and hygiene services in low income settings.

Learn more
Collecting water quality data in Ethiopia

Looking beyond headline indicators

Journal article revealing the gap between reported WASH coverage and actual service quality in small-town Ethiopia

Learn more
Man working on tablet making calculations

Advancing sustainable WASH finance: an ESG collaborative dialogue with commercial financial institutions

WASH sector and banking leaders unite to unlock sustainable financing

Learn more
Kenyan marathon runners train at the athletics track in the town of Eldoret near Iten, the center of world endurance running.

Turn up the dial

System dynamics modeling of resource allocations toward rural water supply maintenance in East Africa

Learn more
Operation and maintenance of a hand pump in South Ari Ethiopia

Improving rural water supply financing in Ethiopia

An analysis of Ethiopia’s slow progress towards water, sanitation and hygiene targets, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable finance, better monitoring, and innovative approaches.

Learn more
Girls walking to school in Ethiopia

Life-cycle cost analysis for Splash school interventions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

An analysis of the costs, funding gaps, and sustainability challenges of providing water, sanitation and hygiene services to schools in Addis Ababa through the WISE project.

Learn more
Satopans at a kiosk for household improved sanitation in Ethiopia

An assessment of sanitation financing options for enterprises and households

A summary of financing approaches and challenges in improving access to water, sanitation and hygiene.

Learn more
Riva thumbnail green

Rural water supply operation and maintenance in Ethiopia

An analysis of Ethiopia’s evolving policies and regulatory frameworks for rural water scheme operation and maintenance

Learn more
Metike, you woman in Ethiopia leaning on a rope pump

Service delivery models for universal, safe and sustainable water services in Ethiopia

An overview of rural water service delivery models in Ethiopia, highlighting infrastructure, management arrangements, levels of service, and recommendations for achieving Sustainable Development Goal target 6.1.

Learn more
Sanitation products shop

USAID Transform WASH

A summary of progress and lessons from USAID Transform WASH’s market-based sanitation initiative in Ethiopia, focusing on expanding affordable water, sanitation and hygiene products and services.

Learn more
Sanitation enterprises

Ethiopia’s business environment and how it influences WASH market development

An learning note on challenges and growth opportunities for private sector water, sanitation and hygiene enterprises in Ethiopia.

Learn more
Michael Tumubwine, Area Manager for National Water and Sewerage Corporation in Kijura Sub-county in Kabarole District, with Martin Watsisi IRC Uganda Regional WASH Advisor

Collective action for safe water in Ethiopia, Ghana and Uganda

Updates on progress, stories and ambitions from the Safe Water Strategy in Ethiopia, Ghana and Uganda.

Learn more
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Annotated bibliography of IRC learning alliances

An annotated bibliography of publications on learning alliances in water, sanitation and hygiene.

Learn more
Refugee camp in Africa, full of people who took refuge due to insecurity and armed conflict. People living in very poor conditions, lack of food, clean water and proper shelter to stay

Sustaining water services for refugees and host communities in Itang (Ethiopia) and Rwamwanja (Uganda)

Development of sustainable, utility-led water, sanitation and hygiene services for refugee and host communities in Ethiopia and Uganda.

Learn more
Sunset view of Addis Ababa with a serene blend of lush greenery, flowering gardens, and a striking modern skyline.

National sanitation subsidy protocol

Updated protocol for smart, targeted sanitation subsidies to achieve universal access in Ethiopia

Learn more
Beyond project compilation, the report demonstrates what regional collaboration can deliver when combined with strong technical leadership and national ownership.

Development of water investment pipeline projects for the groundwater access facility in the Horn of Africa

This report outlines how projects were identified, assessed, and mapped using technical, financial, social, and environmental criteria. It highlights major gaps—especially limited private, climate, and blended f...

Learn more
Close-up portrait of an Ethiopian woman wearing a traditional white Habesha kemis with a delicate green-bordered netela, set against the vibrant, sun-drenched backdrop of a modern Addis Ababa street.

Gender equality and social inclusion overview for the WASH sector in Ethiopia

Assessment of gender equality and social inclusion in Ethiopia’s water, sanitation and hygiene sector, highlighting opportunities and barriers for inclusive services.

Learn more
Riva thumbnail red

Social and behavior change communication - participants' manual

Training manual for health workers on social behaviour change for water, sanitation and hygiene in communities.

Learn more

Final report on action research to strengthen monitoring, infrastructure management and planning in rural water, Ethiopia

Research findings on strengthening rural water, sanitation and hygiene service systems in Ethiopia’s SNNPR and Afar regions.

Learn more
Riva thumbnail green

Ethiopia endline social network analysis

Social network analysis of learning alliances among water, sanitation and hygiene actors in four Ethiopian locations, showing collaboration trends and lessons.

Learn more
Participants of a LeaPPs 8 Uganda session

Driving change

Guide to improve public services like water and sanitation through multi-stakeholder collective action and action research

Learn more
Camels in the Ethiopian dessert in a group

Planning differently

A position paper outlining the piloting and results of district-level long-term strategic planning for WASH services in Amhara, Ethiopia.

Learn more
Shishir kebele

Guidelines for strengthening woreda-wide WASH systems in Ethiopia

Guidelines for implementing water, sanitation and hygiene systems strengthening at district level using the woreda-wide approach.

Learn more
Streetview Kasenda Kabarole Uganda

Monitoring methods for systems-strengthening activities toward sustainable water and sanitation services in low-income settings

A review of systems approaches and evaluation methods for strengthening water, sanitation and hygiene services in low income settings.

Learn more
Collecting water quality data in Ethiopia

Looking beyond headline indicators

Journal article revealing the gap between reported WASH coverage and actual service quality in small-town Ethiopia

Learn more
Man working on tablet making calculations

Advancing sustainable WASH finance: an ESG collaborative dialogue with commercial financial institutions

WASH sector and banking leaders unite to unlock sustainable financing

Learn more
Kenyan marathon runners train at the athletics track in the town of Eldoret near Iten, the center of world endurance running.

Turn up the dial

System dynamics modeling of resource allocations toward rural water supply maintenance in East Africa

Learn more
Operation and maintenance of a hand pump in South Ari Ethiopia

Improving rural water supply financing in Ethiopia

An analysis of Ethiopia’s slow progress towards water, sanitation and hygiene targets, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable finance, better monitoring, and innovative approaches.

Learn more
Girls walking to school in Ethiopia

Life-cycle cost analysis for Splash school interventions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

An analysis of the costs, funding gaps, and sustainability challenges of providing water, sanitation and hygiene services to schools in Addis Ababa through the WISE project.

Learn more
Satopans at a kiosk for household improved sanitation in Ethiopia

An assessment of sanitation financing options for enterprises and households

A summary of financing approaches and challenges in improving access to water, sanitation and hygiene.

Learn more
Riva thumbnail green

Rural water supply operation and maintenance in Ethiopia

An analysis of Ethiopia’s evolving policies and regulatory frameworks for rural water scheme operation and maintenance

Learn more
Metike, you woman in Ethiopia leaning on a rope pump

Service delivery models for universal, safe and sustainable water services in Ethiopia

An overview of rural water service delivery models in Ethiopia, highlighting infrastructure, management arrangements, levels of service, and recommendations for achieving Sustainable Development Goal target 6.1.

Learn more
Sanitation products shop

USAID Transform WASH

A summary of progress and lessons from USAID Transform WASH’s market-based sanitation initiative in Ethiopia, focusing on expanding affordable water, sanitation and hygiene products and services.

Learn more
Sanitation enterprises

Ethiopia’s business environment and how it influences WASH market development

An learning note on challenges and growth opportunities for private sector water, sanitation and hygiene enterprises in Ethiopia.

Learn more
Michael Tumubwine, Area Manager for National Water and Sewerage Corporation in Kijura Sub-county in Kabarole District, with Martin Watsisi IRC Uganda Regional WASH Advisor

Collective action for safe water in Ethiopia, Ghana and Uganda

Updates on progress, stories and ambitions from the Safe Water Strategy in Ethiopia, Ghana and Uganda.

Learn more
Riva thumbnail red

Annotated bibliography of IRC learning alliances

An annotated bibliography of publications on learning alliances in water, sanitation and hygiene.

Learn more
Refugee camp in Africa, full of people who took refuge due to insecurity and armed conflict. People living in very poor conditions, lack of food, clean water and proper shelter to stay

Sustaining water services for refugees and host communities in Itang (Ethiopia) and Rwamwanja (Uganda)

Development of sustainable, utility-led water, sanitation and hygiene services for refugee and host communities in Ethiopia and Uganda.

Learn more
Sunset view of Addis Ababa with a serene blend of lush greenery, flowering gardens, and a striking modern skyline.

National sanitation subsidy protocol

Updated protocol for smart, targeted sanitation subsidies to achieve universal access in Ethiopia

Learn more
Beyond project compilation, the report demonstrates what regional collaboration can deliver when combined with strong technical leadership and national ownership.

Development of water investment pipeline projects for the groundwater access facility in the Horn of Africa

This report outlines how projects were identified, assessed, and mapped using technical, financial, social, and environmental criteria. It highlights major gaps—especially limited private, climate, and blended f...

Learn more
Close-up portrait of an Ethiopian woman wearing a traditional white Habesha kemis with a delicate green-bordered netela, set against the vibrant, sun-drenched backdrop of a modern Addis Ababa street.

Gender equality and social inclusion overview for the WASH sector in Ethiopia

Assessment of gender equality and social inclusion in Ethiopia’s water, sanitation and hygiene sector, highlighting opportunities and barriers for inclusive services.

Learn more
Riva thumbnail red

Social and behavior change communication - participants' manual

Training manual for health workers on social behaviour change for water, sanitation and hygiene in communities.

Learn more

Final report on action research to strengthen monitoring, infrastructure management and planning in rural water, Ethiopia

Research findings on strengthening rural water, sanitation and hygiene service systems in Ethiopia’s SNNPR and Afar regions.

Learn more
Riva thumbnail green

Ethiopia endline social network analysis

Social network analysis of learning alliances among water, sanitation and hygiene actors in four Ethiopian locations, showing collaboration trends and lessons.

Learn more
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Impact Story

Snapshot from 2025: Ethiopia

We've been working with South Ari district since 2017, supporting local government to move beyond short-term infrastructure fixes towards stronger rural water systems.

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