GLOBAL WATER & SANITATION CENTER

About

GWSC is a partnership between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Asian Institute of Technology to host and mainstream Citywide Inclusive Sanitation initiative (CWIS) in Asia. It aims to consolidate ongoing sanitation initiatives and pioneer new projects that promote CWIS-based sanitation in Asia through Technical Assistance Program, Center of Excellence for Public Data Initiative, and Laboratory Services.

Vision

GWSC aims to accelerate access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for all in Asia by 2030.

Mission

Assembling a catalytic platform of bright minds, experts, innovations and fundings to tackle challenges in the sector.

Expertise

• CWIS Scaling Hub
  A public service approach to advance Equitable, Safe, and Sustainable outcomes, by strengthening the design and implementation of core public system functions of Responsibility, Accountability, and Resource Planning and Management.

• Transformative Sanitation Technology
  A sanitation technology or innovation that fundamentally alters the functioning of society or human interaction with the environment.

• Integrated Municipal Information System (IMIS)
  A GIS-based database for municipal and citywide inclusive sanitation for planning and decision-making of sanitation within the municipality’s business processes.

• National Sanitation Dashboard
  A tool to display data related to sanitation in an easy-to-understand format for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Laboratory Services
  We offer various tests and analyses for wastewater and wastewater treatment products. Our laboratories are ISO 17025:2017 and ISO 17043:2010 accredited and equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by experienced professionals who are committed to providing high-quality service and accurate results. 

Leadership

Prof. Sangam Shrestha

Professor

Prof. Thammarat Koottatep

Professor