@misc{104038,
  keywords = {WASH},
  title = {Multisectoral Coordination User Guide for Sustainable Wash and NTD Integration},
  abstract = {<p><strong>Purpose and Scope</strong><br />
This guide is designed to support government experts, program managers, NGOs, community leaders, and international partners in maintaining and enhancing MSC for WASH-NTD integration. It outlines practical strategies, coordination mechanisms, and tools to ensure effective collaboration across sectors and administrative levels.</p>

<p><strong>Key Achievements</strong><br />
Since its inception in 2016, the MSC for WASH and NTD integration initiative has:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Developed national frameworks and toolkits for integrated planning and implementation.</li>
	<li>Facilitated joint WASH-NTD projects that have improved health outcomes.</li>
	<li>Strengthened joint supportive supervision, review meetings, and evidence-based learning.</li>
	<li>Secured increased resource allocation and human capital for MSC.</li>
	<li>Integrated MSC into Ethiopia’s third NTD strategic plan (2021–2025).</li>
	<li>Created awareness about the need and rationale for WASH-NTD integration for sectors at all administrative levels of Ethiopia and relevant partners.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Strategic Framework</strong><br />
The guide details a robust MSC structure from national to kebele levels, including Technical Working Groups (TWGs), Task Forces (TFs), and WASH Coordination Offices. These<br />
platforms ensure joint planning, implementation, monitoring, and capacity building.</p>

<p><strong>Sustainability and Capacity Building</strong><br />
To ensure long-term impact, the guide emphasizes:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Transitioning ownership to local governments.</li>
	<li>Continuous training and capacity building.</li>
	<li>Integration of MSC into routine government operations.</li>
	<li>Leveraging coordination with national programs like OWNP and COWASH.</li>
	<li>Sharing lessons learned from WASH and NTD related MSC strategy implementation.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning</strong><br />
The guide promotes the use of DHIS2, eCHIS, and community-level data collection to track progress. It outlines indicators for WASH access, sanitation, hygiene practices, NTD prevalence, and stakeholder engagement.</p>

<p><strong>Best Practices and Case Studies</strong><br />
The document highlights successful models such as:</p>

<ul>
	<li>The Geshiyaro Project in Wolaita Zone.</li>
	<li>Trachoma elimination efforts in Oromia and SNNPR.</li>
	<li>The WASH-NTD Coordination Toolkit rollout.</li>
</ul>

<p>These examples demonstrate the value of integrated approaches, community engagement, and adaptive strategies.</p>

<p><strong>Special Considerations</strong><br />
The guide addresses challenges in new and pastoralist regions, proposing remote coordination mechanisms, mobile coordination units, and tailored support strategies to ensure inclusivity and equity.</p>

<p><strong>Call to Action</strong><br />
Sustaining MSC for WASH-NTD integration requires continued political commitment, community ownership, and strategic investment. This guide serves as a roadmap for stakeholders to collaborate effectively, scale impact, and contribute to the elimination of NTDs in Ethiopia.</p>
},
  year = {2025},
  pages = {1 - 36},
  month = {12/2025},
  publisher = {Ministry of Health, Ethiopia},
  url = {https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_PcwODWmS0-f5ww4sD_mxJBkmNMpqGi3/view},
  language = {ENG},
}