Workshop on Understanding and Shaping the Enabling Environment for Sustainable Urban Development

Workshop Overview

The workshop introduces Engineering and technical learners to the conditions that enable practical solutions to deliver lasting, inclusive and sustainable outcomes. The interactive session connects engineering knowledge with the institutional, economic, social and environmental factors that shape successful urban development.

• Explores the enabling environment for sustainable urban development.
• Connect technical solutions with governance, financing, institutions and society.
• Identify real-world challenges in water, sanitation and solid waste management in Bangladesh.
• Introduces practical tools for assessing barriers and opportunities for sustainable service delivery.
• Encourages future engineers to develop inclusive and context-responsive solutions.

Why Attend This Workshop?

• Enabling environment and its relevance to engineering and sustainable development.
• Key dimensions of the enabling environment and how they influence one another.
• Barriers and opportunities affecting urban environmental solutions.
• Structured assessment using the Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) model and SQUAT analysis.
• Priority actions for effective implementation and long-term sustainability.

Key Learning Outcomes

• A broader understanding of why technical design must be matched by institutional, financial and social arrangements.
• Experience applying a structured approach to diagnose implementation barriers and opportunities.
• Practical recommendations that consider multiple stakeholders and the long-term operation of urban services.

Who Should Attend?

Postgraduate students and young professionals in technological and engineering field who are interested in sustainable urban development, water and sanitation, solid waste management, environmental engineering, and WASH related fields are encouraged to apply.

About the Facilitator

Stan Maessen is a civil engineer and urban environment specialist with more than 20 years of professional experience in infrastructure, sanitation and waste management across Western and Eastern Europe and Asia. His expertise includes programme management, community participation, partnerships, environmental management, local governance, and project planning and evaluation. At WASTE, he coordinated sanitation projects and programmes, combining practical implementation experience with a strong commitment to inclusive and sustainable urban and rural services.

Program Details

• Date: 28 October 2026
• Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Total Seat: 35 (First-come, first-served basis)
• Venue: ITN-BUET Seminar Room, Dhaka

Application Deadline

25 October 2026

Registration Information

• Number of seats are limited. Candidates will be selected based on their relevance and order of application.
• Selected candidates will be notified by email before 27 October 2026.

Participant Fee

The course fee is exempted for suitable candidates.

Benefits

• A certificate of participation
• Registration kit
• Refreshments

Contact Information

Raisa Habib
Email: raisa@itn-buet.org
Phone: +88-09606667700

Organiser: ITN-BUET, Collective for Inclusive Development and Finish Mondial