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SuSanA is not an organisation and it has no legal structure. It is open to others who want to join and be active in the promotion of sustainable sanitation systems. The Sustainable Sanitation Alliance encourages other international, regional and local organisations to join the network, contribute ideas, and to become active members in the thematic working groups. |
SuSanA is not an organisation and it has no legal structure. It is open to others who want to join and be active in the promotion of sustainable sanitation systems. The Sustainable Sanitation Alliance encourages other international, regional and local organisations to join the network, contribute ideas, and to become active members in the thematic working groups. |
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SuSanA is one knowledge management platform in the [[WASH]] sector amongst others such as LinkedIn Discussion Groups, Blue Planet<ref>Cranston, P. (2014). [http://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/2023 Knowledge Management and Building Demand for Sanitation]. Final report from a consultancy assignment for Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) program, Euforic Services, Oxford, UK</ref> |
SuSanA is one knowledge management platform in the [[WASH]] sector amongst others such as LinkedIn Discussion Groups, Blue Planet,<ref>Cranston, P. (2014). [http://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/2023 Knowledge Management and Building Demand for Sanitation]. Final report from a consultancy assignment for Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) program, Euforic Services, Oxford, UK</ref> IWA Water Wiki, Akvopedia etc. |
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== Goals == |
== Goals == |
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== Achievements == |
== Achievements == |
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The activities of the SuSanA network have contributed to increasing awareness about sustainability in the sanitation sector. SuSanA members are helping to shape the post-2015 [[Sustainable Development Goals]] which may include a goal of universal use of sustainable sanitation services that protect public health and dignity. Other players have picked up on the theme of innovative sanitation (often - but not always - with a resource orientation, e.g. reuse in agriculture), most notably the [[Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation]]. Furthermore, SuSanA meetings have moved from being a marginal group to mainstream, e.g. inclusion in AfricaSan in Kigali 2011, Africa Water Week in Cairo in 2012. Sustainable sanitation has become a topic in the nexus (water, energy, food) dialogue as well as in the WASH and nutrition theme. |
The activities of the SuSanA network have contributed to increasing awareness about sustainability in the sanitation sector. SuSanA members are helping to shape the post-2015 [[Sustainable Development Goals]] which may include a goal of universal use of sustainable sanitation services that protect public health and dignity. Other players have picked up on the theme of innovative sanitation (often - but not always - with a resource orientation, e.g. reuse in agriculture), most notably the [[Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation]]. Furthermore, SuSanA meetings have moved from being a marginal group to mainstream, e.g. inclusion in AfricaSan in Kigali 2011, Africa Water Week in Cairo in 2012. Sustainable sanitation has become a topic in the nexus (water, energy, food) dialogue as well as in the WASH and nutrition theme. |
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The online discussion forum<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.forum.susana.org|title = Discussion Forum of SuSanA|date = |accessdate = 15 Oct. 2014|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> of SuSanA which was launched in 2011 has brought together experts and novices worldwide and is helping to bridge the sectoral barriers between WASH and health for example. Since end of 2012, co-funding for the SuSanA discussion forum has been received by the [[Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation]] via a grant to [[Stockholm Environment Institute|SEI]]. |
The online discussion forum<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.forum.susana.org|title = Discussion Forum of SuSanA|date = |accessdate = 15 Oct. 2014|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> of SuSanA which was launched in 2011 has brought together experts and novices worldwide and is helping to bridge the sectoral barriers between WASH and health for example. Since end of 2012, co-funding for the SuSanA discussion forum has been received by the [[Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation]] via a grant to [[Stockholm Environment Institute|SEI]]. |
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SuSanA has been criticised by some in the WASH sector for a perceived dominance of the [[ecosan]] theme in SuSanA due to the perception that two of its founding organisations had a strong focus in ecosan: [[Stockholm Environment Institute]] and [[Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit|Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH]]. Others have criticised SuSanA for being too focussed on technologies and sanitation systems (rather than on non-technical issues), too dominated by people from the Global North, too dominated by GIZ who leads the secretariat and for being too "academic" and far removed from the realities on the ground. SuSanA has no regional nodes, offices or secretariats. It also has limited impact so far in the non-English speaking parts of the world, notably Latin America, Russia or Central Asia. |
SuSanA has been criticised by some in the WASH sector for a perceived dominance of the [[ecosan]] theme in SuSanA due to the perception that two of its founding organisations had a strong focus in ecosan: [[Stockholm Environment Institute]] and [[Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit|Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH]]. Others have criticised SuSanA for being too focussed on technologies and sanitation systems (rather than on non-technical issues), too dominated by people from the Global North, too dominated by GIZ who leads the secretariat and for being too "academic" and far removed from the realities on the ground. SuSanA has no regional nodes, offices or secretariats. It also has limited impact so far in the non-English speaking parts of the world, notably Latin America, Russia or Central Asia. |
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The SuSanA core group has reacted to these criticisms by defining a clear mission statement in 2014, a roadmap for 2013 onwards and by hosting an open discussion forum where such issues can be discussed<ref name=":0" |
The SuSanA core group has reacted to these criticisms by defining a clear mission statement in 2014, a roadmap for 2013 onwards and by hosting an open discussion forum where such issues can be discussed.<ref name=":0"/> SuSanA is continually evolving based on the inputs, requirements and activities by its members. |
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== History and meetings == |
== History and meetings == |
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== Partners and members == |
== Partners and members == |
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SuSanA has 231 partner organisations (as of June 2014)<ref name=":0" /> of the following types: Local NGO, International NGO, private sector, research and education, Governmental / State-owned organisation, multi-lateral organisations, associations and networks and others. Individuals can join as members and there are currently over 4100 members.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://forum.susana.org/forum/statistics|title = SuSanA Discussion Forum Statistics page|date = |accessdate = 15 Oct. 2014|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> |
SuSanA has 231 partner organisations (as of June 2014)<ref name=":0" /> of the following types: Local NGO, International NGO, private sector, research and education, Governmental / State-owned organisation, multi-lateral organisations, associations and networks and others. Individuals can join as members and there are currently over 4100 members.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://forum.susana.org/forum/statistics|title = SuSanA Discussion Forum Statistics page|date = |accessdate = 15 Oct. 2014|website = |publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref> All SuSanA partner organisations have to "subscribe" to SuSanA's vision document<sup>[1]</sup> (i.e. agree with it) before joining. |
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In order to get involved, members can register their organisation as a SuSanA partner organisation, attend SuSanA meetings or side events, volunteer their time as lead or co-lead for one of the SuSanA working groups, apply to become part of the core group to facilitate coordination and take certain |
In order to get involved, members can register their organisation as a SuSanA partner organisation, attend SuSanA meetings or side events, volunteer their time as lead or co-lead for one of the SuSanA working groups, apply to become part of the core group to facilitate coordination and take certain |
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decisions between SuSanA |
decisions between SuSanA meetings and spend one hour per week sharing their work via the various SuSanA tools. |
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== Funding == |
== Funding == |
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SuSanA is in principle based on voluntary contributions and has no legal structure, budget nor income. Partners contribute time and resources from their own budgets as it creates synergies with their normal work. The SuSanA secretariat |
SuSanA is in principle based on voluntary contributions and has no legal structure, budget nor income. Partners contribute time and resources from their own budgets as it creates synergies with their normal work. The SuSanA secretariat (approx. 2 full time person equivalents) is funded by BMZ ([[Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development|German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development]]) who has commissioned [[Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit|GIZ]]. Since the end of 2012 and until end of 2015, co-funding for the discussion forum is being provided by the [[Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation]] (BMGF).<ref name=":0" /> Several active core group partners, for example [[Stockholm Environment Institute|SEI]], seecon, [[Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology|Eawag-Sandec]], [[International Water Association|IWA]], WASTE have also funded various travel costs of SuSanA members, seminars, the printing of SuSanA publications and so forth.<ref name=":0" /> Should the BMZ and BMGF funding stop at some point in the future, it is possible that another SuSanA partner may step in or that the organisational structure of SuSanA is changed in future, although this has not yet been discussed in detail. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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The Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) is a loose, dynamic network of organisations working along the same lines and with the same vision towards sustainable sanitation. Its formation in early 2007 was motivated by the United Nation's decision to declare 2008 as International Year of Sanitation. The goal was to have a joint label for the planned activities and to be able to align with other potential initiatives.
SuSanA's vision document[1] contains a widely accepted definition of sustainable sanitation which was developed in a consultative process amongst many SuSanA partners. It is arguably SuSanA's most important document and all SuSanA partner organisations have to "subscribe" to it (i.e. agree with it) before joining. It has been translated into French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Kiswahili, Russian, Japanese, Chinese and Arabic.
SuSanA is not an organisation and it has no legal structure. It is open to others who want to join and be active in the promotion of sustainable sanitation systems. The Sustainable Sanitation Alliance encourages other international, regional and local organisations to join the network, contribute ideas, and to become active members in the thematic working groups.
SuSanA is one knowledge management platform in the WASH sector amongst others such as LinkedIn Discussion Groups, Blue Planet,[2] IWA Water Wiki, Akvopedia etc.
SuSanA's goal is to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and to the Sustainable Development Goals after 2015 by promoting sanitation systems which take into consideration all five major aspects of sustainability, i.e. (i) health and hygiene, (ii) environmental and natural resources, (iii) technology and operation, (iv) finance and economics and (v) socio-cultural and institutional.
SuSanA's mission was defined by its core group in consultation with members in 2014 as: "SuSanA is an open international alliance with members who are dedicated to understanding viable and sustainable sanitation solutions. It links on the ground experiences with an engaged community made up of practitioners, policy makers, researchers, and academics from different levels with the aim of promoting innovation and best practices in policy, programming and implementation".[3]
The activities of the SuSanA network have contributed to increasing awareness about sustainability in the sanitation sector. SuSanA members are helping to shape the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals which may include a goal of universal use of sustainable sanitation services that protect public health and dignity. Other players have picked up on the theme of innovative sanitation (often - but not always - with a resource orientation, e.g. reuse in agriculture), most notably the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Furthermore, SuSanA meetings have moved from being a marginal group to mainstream, e.g. inclusion in AfricaSan in Kigali 2011, Africa Water Week in Cairo in 2012. Sustainable sanitation has become a topic in the nexus (water, energy, food) dialogue as well as in the WASH and nutrition theme.
The online discussion forum[4] of SuSanA which was launched in 2011 has brought together experts and novices worldwide and is helping to bridge the sectoral barriers between WASH and health for example. Since end of 2012, co-funding for the SuSanA discussion forum has been received by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation via a grant to SEI.
SuSanA has been criticised by some in the WASH sector for a perceived dominance of the ecosan theme in SuSanA due to the perception that two of its founding organisations had a strong focus in ecosan: Stockholm Environment Institute and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. Others have criticised SuSanA for being too focussed on technologies and sanitation systems (rather than on non-technical issues), too dominated by people from the Global North, too dominated by GIZ who leads the secretariat and for being too "academic" and far removed from the realities on the ground. SuSanA has no regional nodes, offices or secretariats. It also has limited impact so far in the non-English speaking parts of the world, notably Latin America, Russia or Central Asia.
The SuSanA core group has reacted to these criticisms by defining a clear mission statement in 2014, a roadmap for 2013 onwards and by hosting an open discussion forum where such issues can be discussed.[3] SuSanA is continually evolving based on the inputs, requirements and activities by its members.
SuSanA started in January 2007 with a kick-off meeting in Eschborn, Germany at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH who holds the secretariat since then. Initially the aim was to only prepare and align various organisations active in sustainable sanitation for the International Year of Sanitation in 2008.
Since 2007, SuSanA has held 18 meetings (the last one in September 2014). Each year one meeting takes place in connection with the World Water Week in Stockholm and a further meeting takes place in the Global South, usually connected to another WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) event. SuSanA also organises side events, seminars and working group meetings in conjunction with other major conferences.
SuSanA has twelve thematic working groups covering all the main areas of sustainable sanitation where conceptual and knowledge management work is required:[3]
SuSanA has 231 partner organisations (as of June 2014)[3] of the following types: Local NGO, International NGO, private sector, research and education, Governmental / State-owned organisation, multi-lateral organisations, associations and networks and others. Individuals can join as members and there are currently over 4100 members.[5] All SuSanA partner organisations have to "subscribe" to SuSanA's vision document[1] (i.e. agree with it) before joining.
In order to get involved, members can register their organisation as a SuSanA partner organisation, attend SuSanA meetings or side events, volunteer their time as lead or co-lead for one of the SuSanA working groups, apply to become part of the core group to facilitate coordination and take certain decisions between SuSanA meetings and spend one hour per week sharing their work via the various SuSanA tools.
SuSanA is in principle based on voluntary contributions and has no legal structure, budget nor income. Partners contribute time and resources from their own budgets as it creates synergies with their normal work. The SuSanA secretariat (approx. 2 full time person equivalents) is funded by BMZ (German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development) who has commissioned GIZ. Since the end of 2012 and until end of 2015, co-funding for the discussion forum is being provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).[3] Several active core group partners, for example SEI, seecon, Eawag-Sandec, IWA, WASTE have also funded various travel costs of SuSanA members, seminars, the printing of SuSanA publications and so forth.[3] Should the BMZ and BMGF funding stop at some point in the future, it is possible that another SuSanA partner may step in or that the organisational structure of SuSanA is changed in future, although this has not yet been discussed in detail.
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