IRIS Education and training services | Institute for Research & Integrated Sustainability

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Executive Summary

IRIS Education & Training Services was engaged by WaterAid Pakistan to support the development of evidence-based advocacy briefs, research products, knowledge resources, and policy communication materials focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) issues affecting vulnerable communities in Sindh.

The assignment aimed to transform research findings, field evidence, and stakeholder perspectives into practical advocacy tools capable of informing policy dialogue, influencing decision-making, and strengthening public awareness regarding WASH challenges and solutions.

IRIS conducted literature reviews, stakeholder consultations, policy analysis, evidence synthesis exercises, and technical writing processes to produce high-quality knowledge products that supported advocacy campaigns, sectoral engagement, and development programming.

The project strengthened evidence utilization within the WASH sector and contributed to improved communication between researchers, development organizations, policymakers, and community stakeholders.

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overview

Scope of Work & Objectives

Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services remains a critical development challenge affecting public health, education, gender equality, and community well-being. Effective advocacy requires accessible, evidence-based knowledge products that translate technical research into actionable recommendations.

Review existing WASH research, evidence, and analyze sector challenges.
Develop evidence-based knowledge products and advocacy briefs for decision-makers.
Strengthen policy dialogue, sector communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Methodology

The assignment employed rigorous desk research, policy review, stakeholder interviews, knowledge synthesis, technical drafting, and validation workshops to translate complex data into practical resources.

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impact

Key Achievements & Impact

The project successfully improved access to evidence-based information within the WASH sector, strengthening advocacy efforts aimed at improving water, sanitation, and hygiene services.

Eight high-value knowledge products—including Advocacy Briefs, Policy Summaries, and Evidence Review Reports—were delivered. These tools enabled development practitioners and policymakers to better understand sector challenges and contributed directly to informed decision-making and increased visibility of WASH issues affecting vulnerable populations.

Beneficiary Demographics

Communities Women Children Local Government Institutions WASH Service Providers CSOs Policy Makers

Direct Impact

1,200

Indirect Reach

100,000

Development of Advocacy Briefs and Research Products on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)