SolutionMUS can help you
- Assess the impacts of siloed versus integrated poverty reduction programs.
- Collect data and build the evidence base for strengthening and adapting the approach.
- Inform and influence implementation, funding and policy.
Are you unsure how to deal with the challenges of introducing SolutionMUS?
Challenges
- Performing quality research on an understanding topic requires good data.
- Funding for interdisciplinary research can be difficult to secure.
Solutions
- Partner with implementing organizations or government agencies to access existing project documents including baseline and evaluations.
- Highlight broad-reaching implications of results on investments in water sector.
- Tackle manageable research questions.
How you can get started with research that draws on SolutionMUS
- Visit sites where Multiple-Use Water Services are planned to help you understand the implementation process and the impacts of interventions.
- Target research on one aspect of program impact, such as sustainability of services or enhanced resilience.
- Share research findings with implementing organizations, policymakers and funders.
Researchers on Multiple-Use Water Services
After attending an International MUS Exchange Visit that took place in Morogoro, Tanzania, Sara Marks, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University, shares her insights on MUS and on the Winrock-U.S. Water Partnership sponsored Vvsit.
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