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BASEDA and TIMMS, local NGO developing maintenance programs

BASEDABASEDA –  BAsic SErvices Developing Agency – (or Madzi Mjigo in chichewa) is a malawian NGO created in 2006, intervening on maintenance since 2007 in the district of Lilongwe, and since 2012 in the district of Dedza.[1]

[1] Initially, BASEDA was also doing prevention concerning HIV/AID

TIMMS logoTIMMSTikonze Mjigo Maintenance System – is the branch for the South region (Zomba, Chiradzulu, Mulanje) and is operating since 2009.

The methodology used is the same than Inter Aide to identify, train, support and follow AMs and spare parts retailers. All organisations are working closely together for a good coordination and developing the maintenance approach at national level.

All are working closely hands in hands with DWOs (District Water Offices) and District Councils, especially in the monitoring of all these networks and the quality of the services provided.