Bangladesh’s rapid urban population growth creates a significant challenge in effectively managing increased human waste due to higher population densities and expanding urban areas. This poses a considerable challenge that can impact national economies, affecting public health and overall quality of life. To tackle this challenge, ITN-BUET and sector partners are working together to mainstream the CWIS in government projects. ITN-BUET, in association with the CWIS-FSM Support Cell, Department of Public Health (DPHE), organized the ‘Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) Orientation for DPHE Officials’ working in 30 Paurashava Water Supply and Sanitation Project on 25 November 2023.
The workshop aimed to provide DPHE officials with a rigorous understanding of CWIS and its components, empowering them to effectively plan and manage safe sanitation services in urban areas. DPHE Executive Engineers representing 12 districts attended the orientation.
Bangladesh’s rapid urban population growth creates a significant challenge in effectively managing increased human waste due to higher population densities and expanding urban areas. This poses a considerable challenge that can impact national economies, affecting public health and overall quality of life. To tackle this challenge, ITN-BUET and sector partners are working together to mainstream the CWIS in government projects. ITN-BUET, in association with the CWIS-FSM Support Cell, Department of Public Health (DPHE), organized the ‘Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) Orientation for DPHE Officials’ working in 30 Paurashava Water Supply and Sanitation Project on 25 November 2023.
The workshop aimed to provide DPHE officials with a rigorous understanding of CWIS and its components, empowering them to effectively plan and manage safe sanitation services in urban areas. DPHE Executive Engineers representing 12 districts attended the orientation.
The key orientation sessions were conducted by the Project Manager of ITN-BUET, Alauddin Ahmed, and the Chief Operating Officer of CFSC, Dr. Abdullah Al Muyeed. Notable facilitators included the Sanitation Lead of WSUP in Bangladesh, Md. Habibur Rahman; Research Officer of ITN-BUET, Md. Azizur Rahman; Knowledge Management Specialist of ITN-BUET, Tazrina Habib Ananya; and Training Specialist of ITN-BUET, Subrata Paul. The Social Development Expert of CFSC, Sanjoy Mukherjee, was also present at the orientation.
ITN-BUET fostered interactive learning among participants through open discussions, group exercises, and question-answer sessions, creating a self-motivated learning atmosphere. The participatory approach and experience-sharing sessions helped the participants to get an in-depth understanding of the CWIS. The executive engineers became oriented to carry out interventions in project towns aligned with CWIS principles and frameworks.
