About Us ATC

The Appropriate Technology Centre (ATC) was established by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) to undertake applied research for bridging technological gap in effort to catalyze access to Safe Water, Sanitation and upholding Environmental integrity.

Our Vision:


“A Water, Sanitation and Environment sector Saturated with Appropriate Technologies”

Our Mission:


“To be the leading Centre of excellence in Research and Development in Water, Sanitation and Environment”

Our Core Values:

•  Innovation
•  Client centricity
•  Respect
•  Integrity
•  Efficiency




Our Objectives:

1. Undertake innovative applied research and development on appropriate technologies and approaches for water, sanitation and environment sector.
2. Carry out capacity building of sector actors as a mechanism to strengthen appropriate technologies service chain.
3. Build up the profile of appropriate technologies for sustainable water supply, sanitation and natural resources utilization.
4. Demonstrate and popularize acceptable innovative technologies, practices, and approaches through innovative Financing Mechanisms.
5. Continuously identify and address challenges facing the adaptation of appropriate technologies in the water, sanitation and environment sector