Technology Applicability Framework (TAF) Manual André Olschewski (2013)
The Technology Applicability Framework (TAF) is a decision support tool on the applicability, scalability and sustainability of a specific WASH technology to provide lasting services in a specific context and on the readiness for its introduction. The TAF can be used to
- start discussion, documentation and sharing experiences about a WASH technology and approaches to scale up this technology
- assess the potential of a specific technology with respect to applicability, scalability, sustainability and uptake in a specific context,
- assess readiness of a sector to scale up this technology including identification of potential measures for improving uptake,
- monitor performance of technology and its introduction proces
The TAF should be applied when a technology is being piloted. It can also be used to support monitoring and evaluation of progress and performance of technology introduction processes.
The TAF is designed as a participatory tool. It is applied using a stepwise process. It uses specific questionnaires for screening and field questionnaires for the assessment. Information needed are collected through desk studies and field visits. All relevant actors are involved in the collection of data and in the generation and discussion of results. This allows all actors, including representatives from national and local government and users of the technology such as communities, to bring in their perspectives and views and to hear the opinions of other actors.
Bibliographic information
André Olschewski (2013). Technology Applicability Framework (TAF) Manual SKAT Foundation
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