As part of the SANITA Villes Propres programme, Hydroconseil is providing multi-year technical assistance aimed at strengthening the management of household and similar waste in the municipalities of Greater Conakry. This support mission draws on multidisciplinary expertise covering the technical, institutional, financial and socio-urban aspects of the sector.

The support aims to improve the organisation of pre-collection, collection, treatment and recovery services, whilst supporting institutional reforms, sector funding and the development of recovery chains tailored to the local context.

To date, four contracts have already been completed as part of this support programme, demonstrating a long-term collaboration that is set to continue through further projects.

Type of services provided

• Technical and strategic support for the SANITA programme.

• Analysis and optimisation of pre-collection, collection and waste treatment services.
• Support for the development of resource recovery chains and the circular economy.
• Institutional, regulatory and contractual analysis of the sector.
• Economic and financial studies and the development of management tools.
• Spatial analysis, service zoning and optimisation of collection routes.
• Capacity building, training and support for stakeholders.
• Support for communication, public engagement and social inclusion.

As part of its national Vision 2030 strategy, the Government of Jamaica has embarked on an ambitious reform of the solid waste sector to improve its performance, sustainability and efficiency. This transformation is based on the establishment of a public-private partnership (PPP) to operate the sector’s infrastructure and on the repositioning of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) as a regulatory authority.

The project enabled an in-depth assessment of the sector’s institutional, legal, organisational and financial frameworks, followed by the definition of the process for transforming the NSWMA into its future role as a regulator. The project culminated in the development of an operational and budgeted roadmap aimed at strengthening the capacities of the relevant institutions and supporting the reform in the long term.

Type of services provided

• Institutional, legal, organisational and financial assessment of the NSWMA and the key players in the solid waste sector.

• Analysis of the roles and responsibilities of the various stakeholders, identification of overlaps, gaps and coordination needs.
• Conducting institutional interviews and facilitating consultation and validation workshops.
• Defining the future governance framework and the NSWMA’s responsibilities in its role as a regulatory authority.
• Developing procedures, performance indicators, monitoring tools and oversight mechanisms for the future PPP.
• Formulating recommendations on institutional, regulatory, organisational, financial and human resources matters.
• Identifying capacity-building and training needs.
• Drawing up a five-year budgeted action plan to support the implementation of the reform.

Implemented across the seven municipalities of Yaoundé, the Yaoundé Sanitation Project Phase 2 (PADY 2) aims to bring about a sustainable improvement in residents’ living conditions through the development of urban sanitation services and the strengthening of local authorities’ capacities. To ensure the long-term sustainability of the infrastructure and services put in place, a major Information, Education and Communication (IEC) component has been rolled out to raise public awareness of issues relating to hygiene, sanitation, waste management and the prevention of environmental risks.

Type of services provided

• Conducting a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey to establish the baseline situation.

• Development and implementation of the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) strategy.
• Production of awareness-raising materials and training of community outreach workers.
• Conducting mass communication, community-based and advocacy campaigns targeting households, schools, health centres, markets and local stakeholders.
• Raising awareness of good practices in hygiene, sanitation, waste management and flood risk prevention.
• Strengthening local authorities’ capacity in urban sanitation and community mobilisation.
• Supporting the establishment of a pre-collection waste service and the associated technical studies.

In the face of challenges linked to climate change, pressure on natural resources and growing water demands for domestic, agricultural and pastoral uses, a better understanding of groundwater is essential to guide investment in water infrastructure.

This project aimed to produce detailed mapping and an assessment of aquifer potential by combining remote sensing, geophysical analyses and hydrogeological studies. The results identified the areas most suitable for the development of sustainable water infrastructure, whilst contributing to risk prevention, territorial resilience and the reduction of conflicts over access to natural resources.

Type of services provided

• Mapping of groundwater resources using remote sensing, geophysical analyses and multi-criteria GIS approaches.

• Conducting hydrogeological studies to assess the potential, quality and recharge of aquifers.
• Groundwater modelling to improve understanding of its dynamics and availability.
• Analysis of the interactions between water resources, human activities, agriculture, livestock farming and climate change.
• Conducting field surveys on water use and existing water infrastructure.
• Identifying the most suitable sites for establishing sustainable water points for communities, agriculture and livestock farming.
• Developing a database and decision-support tools for the sustainable management of water resources.
• Capacity building for national and local stakeholders and developing a strategy to ensure the long-term sustainability of water services in rural areas.

Faced with the combined effects of climate change, population growth and increasing pressure on water resources, Niger is confronting major challenges in the sustainable management of groundwater. In the Tahoua region, improving understanding of this resource has become a priority in order to secure the water supply and guide management decisions.

Against this backdrop, UNICEF has initiated the development of a groundwater monitoring system designed to provide reliable data on the availability and trends of this resource. The study aimed to identify the most suitable sites for the installation of monitoring wells using an approach combining hydrogeological analyses, GIS tools and multi-criteria analysis.

Type of services provided

• Collection and analysis of geological, hydrogeological and hydrological data for the Tahoua region.

• Conducting a multi-criteria analysis using GIS to identify suitable locations for monitoring wells.
• Assessment of key parameters such as aquifer recharge, soil permeability and topographical characteristics.
• Validation of shortlisted sites through geophysical investigations.
• Support for the design of the groundwater monitoring network and the selection of exploration sites.
• Drafting of the terms of reference for drilling works.
• Assistance to the client in the supervision and monitoring of drilling operations.

In several countries along the West African coast, growing pressure on water resources, combined with the effects of climate change, demographic trends and institutional weaknesses, can exacerbate tensions between water users and undermine the resilience of certain regions. Against this backdrop, USAID has launched a study aimed at analysing the links between water resource availability, governance mechanisms in the sector and conflict dynamics in the areas concerned.

This research has identified risk factors, resilience mechanisms and opportunities for intervention to guide the design of future development and stabilisation programmes in the region.

Type of services provided

• Conducting a literature and sectoral review on water resources, their governance and conflict dynamics.

• Analysing hydrological, hydrogeological and institutional data at regional level.
• Conducting interviews with institutional, technical and community stakeholders.
• Collecting field data through focus group discussions in the study areas.
• Organisation and facilitation of consultation workshops and sessions to present findings.
• Identification of risk factors and drivers of resilience related to water management.
• Preparation of a strategic brief to guide USAID’s future programming and investments.

As part of São Tomé and Príncipe’s national water supply strategy, a major investment programme aims to bring about a sustainable improvement in access to drinking water for the inhabitants of the city of São Tomé and its outlying neighbourhoods. The project aims to optimise existing infrastructure, improve service quality and meet the growing needs of the population, whilst contributing to public health, local economic development and the reduction of inequalities in access to water.

Hydroconseil is supporting the Empresa de Água e Electricidade (EMAE) in the implementation of this water supply project, funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB), by strengthening the capacity of the project management unit and ensuring the proper execution of the various technical, environmental and social components.

Type of services provided

• Technical assistance to the project management unit for the management and implementation of the investment programme.

• Support for procurement and the administrative, technical and financial monitoring of the project.
• Support for monitoring the works to upgrade the water supply system.
• Ensuring that environmental and social requirements are taken into account.
• Development and roll-out of the project’s communication plan in accordance with the European Investment Bank’s requirements.
• Preparation of terms of reference for strategic studies in the water sector (resource monitoring, commercial strategy and connection policy).
• Capacity building for EMAE in project management and water services governance.

As part of the DJIRESA project funded by the World Bank, Djibouti is rolling out an ambitious programme aimed at improving access to drinking water in rural areas, strengthening communities’ climate resilience and professionalising the management of water services. The project includes, in particular, the construction and rehabilitation of water infrastructure, the strengthening of the Directorate of Rural Water Supply (DHR), and the improvement of groundwater resource management.

To ensure the quality, consistency and sustainability of investments made in the sector, Hydroconseil is supporting the DHR in drawing up a national reference manual governing the design, construction, operation and maintenance of rural water infrastructure.

Type of services provided

• Conducting a technical, institutional and documentary assessment of the rural water sector.

• Conducting consultations with institutional stakeholders, operators and beneficiary communities.
• Developing a national manual on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of rural water infrastructure.
• Defining technical standards, design criteria and project validation procedures.
• Development of an operation and maintenance guide and a harmonised database of unit costs.
• Design of a digital tool to facilitate the dissemination and use of the manual by sector stakeholders.
• Support for the institutionalisation of the national framework and capacity building for stakeholders.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, access to improved sanitation facilities remains limited, particularly in rural and peri-urban areas. As part of the Programme for Access to Water and Sanitation Services (PASEA), funded by the World Bank, the Congolese authorities wish to expand the range of sanitation products and services on offer in order to encourage households to adopt sustainable solutions.

This mission aimed to analyse the sanitation market in the provinces of Kwilu, Kasai, Kasai Central and Kasai Oriental, to identify barriers to the sector’s development and to propose solutions tailored to the needs of the local population. The objective was to organise supply chains, support local stakeholders and develop viable business models for the promotion and marketing of improved latrines.

Type of services provided

• Conducting an in-depth study of the sanitation market in the provinces targeted by the programme.

• Analysing the supply chain for sanitation-related materials, equipment and services.
• Assessing household demand, existing practices and the socio-economic factors influencing access to sanitation.
• Examination of fiscal mechanisms and opportunities for developing the sanitation market.
• Design of several latrine models suited to rural and peri-urban contexts, using a user-centred approach (Human-Centred Design).
• Assessment of the construction and maintenance costs of the various options proposed.
• Development and testing of business models for the construction and installation of latrines by local contractors.
• Formulation of operational recommendations to strengthen the commercialisation of sanitation products and services.
• Development of guides, training tools and support mechanisms for stakeholders in the sector.
• Design of multilingual communication and awareness-raising materials to promote improved sanitation practices to mark World Toilet Day.

Access to safe drinking water remains a major challenge in Burundi. REGIDESO, the national company responsible for water production and distribution in urban areas, faces a number of technical, organisational and financial challenges that affect the quality, continuity and efficiency of the service provided to users.

As part of the Emergency Urban Resilience Project funded by the World Bank, Hydroconseil supported REGIDESO in developing and implementing a performance improvement plan aimed at sustainably strengthening the management and operation of water services. This project enabled the definition, in collaboration with senior management and operational teams, of shared performance objectives and a structured roadmap to improve service quality and ensure the operator’s long-term viability.

Type of service provided :

• Conducting a comprehensive assessment of the technical, commercial, financial and organisational performance of water services.

• Collecting and analysing field data and conducting interviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Organising and facilitating consultation workshops with REGIDESO management.
• Defining performance targets and monitoring indicators using a participatory approach.
• Development of a Performance Improvement Plan and a Staff Training Plan.
• Design of a strategy to reduce non-revenue water (NRW).
• Definition of technical, administrative, financial and commercial management tools.
• Support for improving water quality control and the certification of the analysis laboratory.
• Implementation of a system for monitoring performance and evaluating results.