OVERVIEW

The PROMISE Consortium is structured to ensure effective governance, transparent decision-making, and coordinated implementation of evidence-based investments in hygiene and sanitation.

Our governance framework balances strategic oversight with operational flexibility, ensuring that all partners have voice and agency while maintaining accountability to our objectives and funders.

Governance Principles

EQUITY

All partners have equal voice regardless of institution size or location

TRANSPARENCY

Open communication and shared decision-making processes

ACCOUNTABILITY

Clear roles, responsibilities, and reporting mechanisms

PARTICIPATION

Inclusive engagement of all stakeholder groups

ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT

Responsive to emerging needs and learning

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

Training Coordination

Data Management
& Systems

Communication &
Systems

Grant Proposal
Development

Stakeholder
Engagement

Field Methods

Laboratory
Analytical Methods

Support Cores
(Flexible per needs/funding)

Sanitation
Practitioners

Funders

UNICEF, AFWA,
ADB, WHO, FOA,
others

External Advisory Board

PROMISE
STEERING
COMMITTEE

Technical Support

Partners + National Steering Committee

Emory Team

UNC – CH Team

MAKSPH Team

Bangladesh

Ghana

Uganda

Kenya

Senegal

Tanzania

Zambia

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

The PROMISE Consortium Governance Committee provides strategic oversight and leadership, ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective coordination across all partner institutions.

Richard K. Mugambe

Principal Investigator, Gates Funded Project

Dr. Christine Moe

Principal Investigator, RGHI Project

Roles And Responsibilities

✓ Provide strategic guidance and overall direction for the consortium
✓ Review and approve annual work plans and budgets
✓ Monitor and evaluate project progress against objectives
✓ Ensure compliance with project requirements and donor commitments
✓ Align activities with country priorities, SDGs, and funder strategies
✓ Facilitate coordination between partners, advisors, and external board
✓ Resolve disputes and make strategic decisions impacting the consortium
✓ Advocate for integration of tools and findings into policies and frameworks
✓ Approve new membership applications
✓ Oversee resource mobilization and sustainability planning

Meeting Schedule

▸ Quarterly virtual meetings (2 hours)
▸ Annual in-person strategic planning meeting (2-3 days)
▸ Ad-hoc meetings as needed for urgent decisions

Decision-Making

▸ Consensus preferred; two-thirds majority vote when needed
▸ Quorum: 50% + 1 member
▸ Chair facilitates meetings and ensures all voices heard
▸ Minutes and action items circulated within one week

Secretariat

Hosted by Makerere University School of Public Health, the Secretariat provides day-to-day coordination and administrative support for the consortium.