UNICEF Bangladesh

Implementation of Water and Sanitation for Health Facility Improvement Tool (WASH-FIT) in 16 HCFs in Bangladesh

UNICEF Bangladesh and ITN-BUET implemented WASH FIT in 16 HCFs to enhance infrastructure, infection control, and care quality. They conducted workshops, formed teams, and developed improvement plans based on thorough assessments.

February 2024 to April 2024

3. Developing of National Compendium of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Technologies for Disaster Response

Developing of National Compendium of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Technologies for Disaster Response

ITN-BUET developed a comprehensive National Compendium of WASH technologies for disaster response in Bangladesh, detailing technical specifications, drawings, costs, and emergency suitability to enhance disaster preparedness and response efforts.

Capacity Building Training on Systematic and Scientific Approaches for Targeting Poor and Unserved People in Arsenic Affected Areas for Arsenic Safe Water

Capacity Building Training on “Systematic and Scientific Approaches for Targeting Poor and Unserved People in Arsenic Affected Areas for Arsenic Safe Water”

The overall objective of this assignment is to improve the technical capacity of DPHE on arsenic screening and data management, and to use this data for allocating resources and for equity-based site selection through training and knowledge sharing.

December 2022 to February 2023

Preparation of City Service Delivery Assessment (CSDA) Reports for Chattogram and Rajshahi City Corporations

ITN-BUET, supported by UNICEF, conducted City Service Delivery Assessments for Chattogram and Rajshahi City Corporations to analyze sanitation challenges, recommend improvements, and enhance service sustainability.

August 2021 to October 2021

Study on WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Challenges in Slum areas of Dhaka City

Developing National Compendium of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Technologies in Emergencies, Bangladesh

UNICEF engaged ITN-BUET to develop a national compendium of WASH technologies for emergencies in Bangladesh to address critical needs during disaster response.

February 2021 to May 2021

Hygiene

Development of National Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Guideline for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Bangladesh

ITN-BUET, supported by UNICEF, is providing technical assistance to formulate the National Operation and Maintenance Strategy/Guideline for WASH infrastructures in Bangladesh.

June 2020 to ongoing

Faecal Sludge Management

Dissemination of Institutional and Regulatory Framework for Faecal Sludge Management (IRF-FSM)

The 2017 approval of IRF-FSM assigned sanitation responsibilities to LGIs. ITN-BUET, UNICEF, and PSB organized workshops to familiarize LGI leaders and DPHE officials with the framework, inviting mayors and top officials from various agencies.

March 2018 to July 2019

Climate Change Bangladesh

Training on Facing the Challenges of Climate Change in Water and Sanitation Sector in Bangladesh

DPHE and ITN-BUET organized eight training programs to equip class-1 officers with skills for managing water and sanitation challenges related to climate change. These sessions aimed to enhance disaster management capabilities and ensure effective technological solutions.

March 2014 to June 2014