This document introduces a learning module on WASH governance. The module aims to help practitioners understand the key elements of governance and its application to the WASH sector. Specifically, it seeks to explain the concepts of governance, good governance, and WASH governance. By the end of the module, participants will be familiar with good governance practices and how to apply them to strengthen WASH governance and service provision in their localities.

1. WASH governance Module Three Introduction and learning objectives

2. Why a focus WASH governance? Sustainable WASH services is about WASH governance The water crisis is a crisis of governance – therefore practitioners need to have a sound understanding of the main elements of governance and its application in the WASH sector Good governance contributes to water, sanitation and hygiene services that are sustainable – where all stakeholders, including the most vulnerable in society, have a say in the services to be provided and where access is equitable and fair

3. Learning objectives By the end of this module, you will have: Understand the concept and elements of governance, good governance and WASH governance Be familiar with good governance practices Be familiar with the different elements of WASH governance Have an understanding of how to apply good governance practices to strengthening WASH governance and services provision within your locality

4. Module Plan Session title Time Session 1 What is governance? 90 minutes Session 2 What is good governance? 90 minutes Session 3 Governance elements of a WASH service 90 minutes Session 4 Applying good governance to WASH services 90 minutes