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Benedict Tuffuor – TREND Regional LA, Ho – 24 th July, 2013

Technology Applicability Framework (TAF) – a tool for assessing applicability and scalability of WASH Technologies for providing sustainable service delivery. Benedict Tuffuor – TREND Regional LA, Ho – 24 th July, 2013. Table of Contents. What is the TAF Rationale for the TAF

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Benedict Tuffuor – TREND Regional LA, Ho – 24 th July, 2013

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  1. Technology Applicability Framework (TAF) –a tool for assessing applicability and scalability of WASH Technologies for providing sustainable service delivery Benedict Tuffuor – TREND Regional LA, Ho – 24th July, 2013

  2. Table of Contents • Whatisthe TAF • Rationale forthe TAF • Conceptofthe TAF • Methodologytoapplythe TAF • Rationale for the GTIP • Concept of the GTIP • Outlook July 2013

  3. Technology Applicability Framework (TAF) • The TAF is a decision support tool for assessing and monitoring applicability and scalability of a specific WASH technology for provision of sustainable services in a specific context • Target users of the TAF include government (national, local), private sector, NGO, academia, development partners • The TAF is based on a stepwise and transparent process thatprovides concrete information to design mitigation measures for improving performance of the technology used and of the introduction process • It is an participatory, facilitating and easy to use tool that triggers sharing of lessons learned between all actors including local and national level July 2013

  4. Rationale: Technologies as basis for sustainable WASH service delivery Sustainable WASH Services • Introductionprocess • Implementation • Supply Chain • Operation & Maintenance • Life Cycle Costs • Capacities • Follow up…… Monitoring Context factors on Demand side Context factors on Supply side WASH Technology - Functions - Features - Requirements Physical Context - Conditions - Applicability • Usage Context • Need • Market • Policies • Capacities • Economy… July 2013

  5. Strategic areas for the design of the TAF Requirements for the tool “TAF”: Easy to use for all target users of TAF, applicable in different contexts, supporting inclusiveness, fostering accountability by involving all relevant actors during interpretation of results, linking to concrete actions • SustainableWASHServices Technology Introduction Process • Governanceand • accountability • Innovation in • WASH Sector • User needs, efficiency • and user friendliness July 2013

  6. Technology Applicability Framework (TAF): the concept Context Cost model ASSESSMENT of technology applicability using 18 indicators TAF Technology Applicability Framework Soc Econ Env Inst Know Tech SCREENING Need andApplicability Dimensions Dimensions: Soc = Social Econ = Economical and Financial Env = Environmental Inst = Institutional, legal, organisational Know = Knowhow and skills Tech = Technological Producer-Provider Other Institutions User-Buyer Technical Function Characteristics Performance Perspective of key actors Technology July 2013

  7. Technology Introduction Process (TIP): the concept TIP Technology Introduction Process defines tasks for actors involved in each phase of introduction process Low • Generic concept • For water, sanitation and hygiene technologies • Applicable for different cost models, e.g. market-based approach July 2013

  8. Sustainability dimensions in TAF July 2013

  9. TAF components Perspectivesof Key Actors in IntroductionProcess TAF uses multiple entry points to address critical factors concerning applicability and scalability of the technology and of sustainability of services provided by a specific WASH technology User, Buyer Producer, Provider Regulator, Investor, Facilitator SustainabilityDimensions - Social - Economic - Environmental - Organisational, legal, institutional - Skills and Knowhow - Technological = 18 TAF Indicators July 2013

  10. The TAFProcess • TAF follows stepwise procedure in 4 steps • TAF process is based on desk work, field visits & workshops • All actors are involved in field visits, workshops and interpretation! • TAF process supports sharing of experiences, accountability and governance. • Structured TAF process is easy to use, involvement of all actors fosters transparency and inclusiveness. July 2013

  11. Interpretation of possible TAF results per particular perspective Key perspectives User/ Buyer Producers/ Providers Regulators/ Investors/ Facilitators Interpretation per dimension (1) (2) (3) Social + + - (4) (5) (6) SustainabilityDimensions Economic + ? 0 (7) (8) (9) Environ- mental 0 + - + 0 (10) (11) (12) Institutional & Legal - ? + ? As entire profile ? (13) (14) (15) Skills & Know-how or for specific topics such as O&M 0 - 0 (16) (17) (18) Technology + - ? July 2013

  12. What can the TAF be used for? • Assessing applicability and scalability of a specific WASH technology in a specific context • monitoring and evaluate of the performance of an existing WASH technology and of the introduction process • to define concretemitigation measures to increase technology performance but also of the introduction process • Building up basis for comparison of different WASH technologies for a specific need and region July 2013

  13. Rationale forGTIP • Technology introduction processes are very complex in terms of roles of actors, timing of activities, mobilisation of funding. • In many countries there are procedures, but mostly are informal and often not well documented. • Understanding on process and on requirements concerning successful technology introduction in the sector needs to be strengthened. • There is clear need for a guidance on technology introduction to support actors in WASH sector.

  14. ObjectivesforGTIP • Guidance for Technology Introduction Process: GTIP should be a guidance document, providing generic information that can be adapted by countries according to their needs, however it is is not like a rule to be strictly followed. • The GTIP should improve understanding of complex interactions between actors in various phases of technology introduction. • GTIP provides a systematic description of key elements, tasks, interlinkages between actors and steps for technology introduction. • The GTIP can be used as a tool to adapt or further develop country specific guideline for technology introduction or for analysis and planning of a specific Technology Introduction Process for a specific technology. • GTIP is based on good practice, however there is no silver bullet solution for technology introduction!

  15. Expectedresultsfromapplyingthe GTIP • Improved understanding in sector on technology introduction • In case here are already some procedures in place: • Improved general procedures • Support in an introduction process for a specific technology • In case there are noprocedures in place: • 1st draft procedures for technology introduction • Defined roles and requirements and procedures as basis for sector including private sector to engage more in WASH technology introduction

  16. Conceptofkeyphases in GTP • TIP process is described in 3 key phases: • Invention (as there is something new in the context) • Tipping Point (in terms of scaling up much is on steep uptake) • Uptake and Use (here focus is more on experiences on O&M) • The invention is crucial for the uptake process. To capture important aspects such as feasibility, the invention phase is subdivided into two sup-stages: • Testing (of a totally new technology, or rather adaptation of a known technology to the context; here it is about piloting, feasibility assessment) • Launch (preparation of the launch, including production, supply chain, promotion, quality control, after sales services)

  17. Impact on marketandservices -sales -profits -supplychain -sustainableservices -povertyalleviation Key phases of technology introduction Impact on povertyalleviation + Salescurve Supplychain Profits andlosses Investments Time, progressofprocess «Valley ofdeath» «Valley ofdeath» due togapbetweenexpenditureforintroductionand lack ofrevenues Uptake & Use Invention Tipping Point Testing Launch - Different time span for 3 phases Weekstomonths Monthstoyears Severalyears

  18. Conceptofthe GTIP The GTIP provides a break down of tasks per phase and actors in a generic way to answer the core question: Who does what in each phase to support successful technology introduction?

  19. Howtoreadthedraftgeneric TIP Matrix? An Example: Whatkindoftasksareneedede.g in thephase 2 on e.g. thestrategiclevel? Selected Phase Selected level In thisfieldthetasksarelistedforphase 2 andforthatlevel

  20. Embedding of GTIP • As for the TAF, also the GTIP needs a host that leads and follows up the application of the GTIP. • For the development of procedures or technology specific applications of the procedures a team (core group) should be established; Depending on type of technology the composition of the core team to follow up introduction might change (e.g. water supply, sanitation, health, agriculture); membership should including representatives from national Bureau of Standards • Application of GTIP should follow a stepwise approach using workshops • GTIP should be embedded in existing institutional and organisational structures

  21. Link between GTIP and TAF • The TAF should be applied as an initial step of the TIP if there are no information on applicability of the technology in a context – or later for monitoring purposes. • In the Generic TIP Matrix there are clear links on how to included the results of the TAF in the design and follow up of the introduction process (bold figures in generic matrix in Annex 2 of Manual).

  22. Outlook • TAF was tested in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Uganda on 13 different WASH technologies • In all three countries government institutions were appointed as hosts for the TAF • TAF is now used to monitor emerging technologies • TAF and TIP will be used to develop/adapt guidelines for validation and introduction in all three countries • TAF and TIP: available as open source by end 2013 • End of 2013: web-based Resource Base available, that allows accessing all relevant documents on TAF&TIP, exchanging and some Q/A – for free! July 2013

  23. Some Questions for Reflection • Do you really appreciate the relevance of the TAF and GTIP in the Ghanaian WASH sector? • How do the TAF and the GTIP fit your context. Will they in any way help improve WASH delivery in the region? • What role do you see yourself playing in the application of the TAF and GTIP? • How do you propose we fund the application of the GTIP.

  24. Wheretogetfurtherinformation? For Information on WASHTech, washtechafrica.wordpress.com or email to: WASHTech@irc.nl www.washghana.net For details on TAF&TIP in Ghana: btuffuor@gmail.com c/o TREND July 2013

  25. Thankyou! July 2013

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