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Toolkits

iSWEET
Digital Safe Water Enterprise Entrepreneur Toolkit

ABOUT THE TOOLKIT

The iSWEET Toolkit is a suite of practical tools developed for public and private professionals to operate and sustain safe water enterprises through social entrepreneurship. The toolkit consists of 10 modules, 30 tools and 60 sub-tools. The toolkit is a repository of  lessons drawn from a decade of practice with social entrepreneurs. The Safe Water Enterprises are locally owned water treatment plants that provide safe and affordable drinking water.  SWEs contribute to SDG 6.1, improve public health and generate livelihoods.

ABOUT THE MODULES

The information has been presented in 10 modules. Every module covers a range of topics and associated tools. The tools cover processes both before and after the establishment of the safe water enterprise. The toolkit can be used by all stakeholders involved in the institution of small water enterprises. The content of the tools have been validated by leading safe water implementers in India.

Screening Module

Exploring feasibility of SWEs

Setting up an SWE

Guides how to set up a Safe Water Enterprise

Water Quality Monitoring

Imparting knowledge about water quality and it monitoring

Community Mobilization

Towards creating community awareness on WASH

Financial Management

Financial planning of SWEs

Monitoring & Evaluation

Performance monitoring of the SWEs

Asset Management

Capital asset investment in safe water enterprises

Project Management

Planning, organization and movement of resources

Integrating Women in SWEs

Inclusion and empowerment of women

Social Impact Assessment

Assessing the overall performance of SWEs