WASH Economics Conference 2026

17 – 18 April 2026 | CEPT University, Ahmedabad (India)

The fourth edition of the WASH Economics Conference was held on April 17-18, 2026 at CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India

The fourth edition of the WASH Economics Conference was organised by the Center for Water and Sanitation (CWAS) and Faculty of Planning at CEPT University, in collaboration with the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). It was co-funded by the Gates Foundation. The conference took place on April 17-18, 2026 at CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India which brought together more than 100 participants including academics, practitioners and sector partners doing research on the economics of water supply, sanitation, and hygiene/health services (WASH).

The conference included sessions on areas of WASH economics and WASH financing from researchers, practitioners and development sector partners working on economic issues within as well as disciplines beyond economics (e.g. engineering, public health). The keynote and a panel discussion also provided key insights and valuable perspectives which set the tone for the broader discussions at the conference. Around 23 participants presented their work, followed by reflections from pre-identified discussants and open discussions. The conference also saw strong international participation, with attendees joining from across the globe, including Australia, Bangladesh, Sweden, United States, United Kingdom, Zambia and many others.