Integrated Regional Support Program

IRSP is a multi sector development organization working on integrated development approach to bring a sustainable development in the region. They run humanitarian and development programmes which include activities on water, sanitation and hygiene promotion.

To contribute to poverty reduction in Pakistan by ensuring access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene and empowering local communities to improve living standards. IRSP works to develop linkages with Government agencies and key actors to influence the decision makers for appropriate policies in the sector.

Pakistan like other developing nations is lagging behind in achieving the MDGs in its stipulated time. Conversely the govt. exchequer is heavily dented by the expenditure incurred in terms of providing medical facilities to the poor and vulnerable segments of societies. The IRSP is a dedicated forum providing support to the stakeholders, whether in the form of capacity building, research, and advocacy or implementing project activities. Its mandate is to work exclusively with stakeholder to find out ways and means for the sector improvement. A participatory planning approach is the integral part of all activities. The list and formation of activities are: • Coordination with stakeholders including political leadership • Capacity building, Research and knowledge management • Advocacy and influencing policy architects • Establishment of WASH Emergency Response Unit • Research and Development of low cost sanitation material and its marketing • Establishment of water quality testing labs and training of service providers on water quality monitoring • Introduction of hygiene promotion as subject in schools • Introduction of social accountability tools (training and implementation) • Tackling issues of Urban utility • Progress review against regional commitments (South Asian Conference on Sanitation)