WASH Futures Explorer Documentation

WASH Futures Explorer is a tool developed through the USAID Water Security, Sanitation and Hygiene Data & Analytics (WSSH D&A) activity led by Segura and implemented by Akvo. It is designed to help WASH practitioners better understand the potential impacts of accelerating or decelerating investments in WASH services. It allows users to compare different WASH intervention scenarios and assess their impact on various development indicators such as water and sanitation accessibility, health outcomes, prosperity and governance. Built upon data from the International Futures (IFs) model from the Pardee Institute at the University of Denver, it combines Python-based data transformations with PowerBI for visualising potential future scenarios.

This documentation will guide you through the various components of WASH Futures Explorer, including data input, transformation processes, and data visualisation and sustainability plan. During the life of WSSH D&A, this will be a living document. Follow the links below to explore each section in detail.

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Contents

• Overview
  • Purpose
  • Objectives
    • 1. Business as Usual
    • 2. Explore the Full WASH Access Scenario
    • 3. Investigate the Scenario Explorer
  • Components
  • Usage Scenarios
  • System Requirements
  • Git Repository and Git LFS Configuration
  • Sustainability Plan
• Data Input
  • Overview
  • Data Download
  • Data Files
  • Data Organisation
• Data Batch Processing
  • The International Futures model
  • Why Batch Processing?
  • How to Install the International Futures Model for Batch Processing
    • Step 1: Create Scenario Files
    • Step 2: Batch Run All Scenario Files
    • Step 3: Download the Output Files
• Data Transformation
  • Overview
  • Transformation Steps
    • 1. Preparation
    • 2. IFs Dataset
    • 3. JMP Dataset
    • 4. Post Data Transform
• Output Files
  • Directory Structure
  • File Descriptions
• Data Import in PowerBI
  • Relational Data Structure
  • Dataset Location
  • How to Import Datasets

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About this Documentation

This documentation is structured to help both technical and non-technical users understand and utilise WASH Futures Explorer effectively. Each section contains detailed explanations, code snippets, and examples for ease of use.

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Feedback

We welcome feedback to improve this documentation. For any suggestions or questions, please contact the development team.