SecureWater research activities

The main phase of research began in May 2003. Project activities are coordinated by ODI WPP in London with inputs from other UK-based institutions, including ITDG, Save UK and BGS. In-depth case study research has been undertaken in two main focus countries of India and Sri Lanka.

SecureWater activities in India are led by Ms Deepa Joshi (University of Southampton) and in Sri Lanka by Mr Rajindra de Ariyabandu (Water Resources Secretariat). A further linked study is also being conducted in Nairobi, Kenya, led by the ITDG East Africa Office.

Fieldwork has been completed in case study locations in Sri Lanka and India. National level workshops were convened in each country to discuss issues emerging from the research. In parallel, the London team is developing a prototype 'decision-support tool' (DST) which builds on research findings. Final reports from Sri Lanka and India have been submitted for review and are being prepared for publication.