Technical Assistance

Our technical assistance includes...

• Preparation of project proposals and reports
• Project planning and estimating in WSS
• Guidance and supervision in project implementation
• Low cost construction technologies and appropriate technologies
• Preparation of manuals

► Preparation of project proposals and reports

COSI's team of sector specialists prepares compressive project proposals and project reports using the standard and best practices in the sector.

i.e Preparation of Grama Niladahari level Master Plans (water, sanitation, hygiene & waste) for all the villages in 9 Pradeshiya Sabha areas in the Eastern Province, Sri Lanka for World Vision

For more details - RIWASH

►Project planning and estimating in WSS

COSI programme officers and professional planners have hands on experience in execution of WATSAN related assignments.Coupled with their field experience and professional expertise we provide realistic and effective project plans and estimates.

►Guidance and supervision in project implementation

We also provide continuous guidance and supervision to our clientele and the communities through custom-developed monitoring and evaluation systems.

►Low cost construction technologies and appropriate technologies

Our engineers provide low cost construction solutions for community development of low income groups; designed with special consideration to the economical, sociocutural and environmental aspects of the community. These WATSAN systems typically require fewer resources, and are easier to maintain.

• Low cost Water Supply technology - Ferro Cement Tanks/ Low cost stand posts/ gravity water supply systems
• Sanitation Low cost systems - Dry pit Latrines
• Rainwater Low cost technologies
• Low cost Water Treatment methods –SODIS / Bio Sand Filers / Constructed Wet lands
• Wastewater reuse and Management
• Household level low cost water treatment.

►Preparation of technical manuals

As part of our technical assistance services, we provide manuals and guidelines that ensure sustainable development and knowledge sharing, while addressing the aspects operation and maintenance.