Course description
This course will introduce you to the concept of total systems thinking approach and its application within the context of sustainable water and sanitation delivery as well as the complexity of such systems which are usually made up of interconnected forces that affect each other.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This training is suitable for engineers, scientists, social scientists, programme managers, development workers and other professionals that want to obtain or increase knowledge on total systems thinking approach and its application in WASH.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
This session aims to use dynamic systems analysis (mapping) to gain clarity about the WASH environment as a dynamic complex system. It will help you identify and engage opportunities to gain leverage and move towards sustainability. It also provides an approach to effectively learn and adapt your understanding of the whole WASH system.
Training Course Content
Core content
- An introduction to systems thinking approach in WASH,
- Evaluating how the WASH environment operates as a complex, dynamic system,
- Develop an appropriate strategy to engage the system in order to have a highly leveraged impact for sustainable WASH.
Course delivery details
This short course is delivered via an online lecture session.
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