Will Ingram
Will is an interdisciplinary researcher on water security. He works on the BASIN research programme, which aims to investigate the application of behavioural science for climate adaptation in Africa to enhance water security.
Background
Prior to joining the Grantham Institute, Will was a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford. His focus has been on rural water service delivery in sub-Saharan Africa, the role of new water point technologies including ‘water ATMs’ and ‘smart handpumps’, and the impacts of climate change on water security. He has worked closely with service providers in East Africa. Will obtained his PhD at the Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter, and previously worked on international climate change policy. He holds a MChem (Masters in Chemistry) from the University of York.
Research interests
- Rural water service delivery and management, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa
- Water supply systems strengthening
- Climate change adaptation
- Water technologies for monitoring and management
Research
Research - 2024
This study looks at the impact of water ATMs operated by Kenyan water service provider FundiFix in dispersed rural communities in the semi-arid Kitui County. Read more
News
News - 2025
Researchers from the BASIN water security project outline the role community ‘champions’ often play in NGO programming in Africa and some of the common pitfalls. Read more
News - 2024
A person’s water security is affected by their gender, as is their likelihood to hold decision-making positions about this vital resource. To increase water security in the face of a changing climate this must change. Read more
Will Ingram and Kate Gannon outline how accounting for systemic factors can in behavioural research can improve outcome for communities experiencing water insecurity and adapting to climate change. Read more
