Comparing technology use – a research update across four cities Over the past 12 months, the FSM Action Research Project team conducted fieldwork across four cites: Lusaka (Zambia), Kigali (Rwanda), Kampala (Uganda),…
Following a successful day of field visits and technology demonstrations across Lusaka's peri-urban communities, the FSM Action Research Project shifted its focus from observing innovations in practice to strategic discussions on the…
Lusaka’s unplanned settlements are characterized by poorly defined access roads and encroachment on road reserves. These access constraints, together with mixed containment types, influence technology choice. When comparing the Pupu pump (a new technology…
One of the standout moments of our participation at ZAWAFE 2026 was the field visit experience, which brought sanitation innovations from the exhibition floor into real world practice.As field trip…
As the FSM Action Research Project moves into its next phase, Lusaka hosted an Ideation Workshop bringing together key stakeholders who have been central to implementing the project across the…
As we wrap up another successful edition of ZAWAFE 2026, we reflect on four impactful days of learning, innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing within the WASH sector. The event was…
Update: December 2025 INTRODUCTIONThe Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) Action Research Project is a three-year programme (November 2023 – October 2026) designed to understand how faecal sludge emptying and transport services can…
As part of the FSM Action Research Project, Lusaka held a valuable focus group discussion with the pit emptying team to better understand the challenges they face in their day-to-day…
As part of the ongoing Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) Action Research Project in Lusaka, our field and project staff recently received vaccinations against cholera, hepatitis B, and typhoid. This initiative…
As part of the FSM Action Research Project, the Lusaka team was pleased to have hosted a successful field observation session focused on the Pitvaq technology, bringing together key stakeholders from across Zambia’s…
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