Praxis Series Paper No.4. From an implementing partnership with local NGOs to partnering with local government

In this paper, Bethlehem Mengistu provides critical insights from WaterAid Ethiopia’s experience of changing its approach from working in partnership with local NGOs towards working directly with governments to enable service delivery and strengthen the systems for a sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector.

Bethlehem discusses the three phases of the exit process (completion, sustainability and phase out) and reflects on key lessons for ensuring smooth phase out and sustainability in dynamic contexts.