WASHecon 2025

The WASH Economics Conference aims to bring together academics doing research on water supply, sanitation, and hygiene/health services (WASH). The 2025 edition of the conference will take place on March 14 and 15, 2025, in-person at Oberlin College.

The event is co-organised by Oberlin College, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

Keynote speaker: Belinda Archibong, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

Abstract Submissions

We are inviting extended abstract submissions. Paper topics may relate to any area of WASH economics, loosely defined as how actors (e.g., individuals, providers, governments) make decisions about the allocation and means of providing scarce resources in the delivery and use of WASH and other health services. 

Extended abstracts (300-400 words) should be submitted via this form by November 25, 2024. Abstracts should be work in progress rather than published journal articles, but may be working papers or pre-prints.

Key Dates

November 25, 2024 – Abstract submission deadline

December 23, 2024 – Notification of acceptance

February 24, 2025 – Full paper submission deadline

March 14-15, 2025 – Conference takes place at Oberlin College

Conference Logistics

There is no conference fee. Two-night lodging (March 13-14) will be provided for all presenters and discussants. Transportation will be provided to/from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Oberlin College.

More details coming soon!

Scientific Committee

Evan Kresch (Oberlin College), Britta Augsburg (Institute for Fiscal Studies), Ian Ross (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine)

Financial Support

WASHEcon 2025 is financially supported by NSF grant 2417322