Akvo

Akvo is a Dutch nonprofit organization that develops open-source software and data platforms to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs. The organization promotes transparency, learning, and innovation in the design, implementation, and monitoring of WASH projects by providing tools that enable open data sharing among governments, NGOs, and communities.

It creates digital solutions for data collection, monitoring, and reporting. One of its prominent tools is Akvo Flow, a mobile data-collection platform that allows field staff to collect and verify information on water points, services, and household outcomes. Akvo also offers dashboards and reporting interfaces that help organizations track progress and share results with partners and funders. All software tools are released as open source or under open licenses to encourage adaptation and reuse.

Akvo works globally with a broad range of partners to support planning, monitoring, and governance of WASH services, including water point mapping, project documentation, and results dissemination. The organization emphasizes human-centered design and capacity building to maximize the effectiveness and sustainability of water projects.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, Akvo is funded by philanthropic foundations, government agencies, and international development partners. It operates as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange on WASH data and technology.