The CSW carries out research and development activities with its own research team and in coordination with other partners locally and internationally. The research findings will be a basis to development of human centered solutions to create affordable and sustainable solutions and technologies for tackle water issues. R&D program has two main objectives. First is performing data collection and related research under the areas of WSS and WRM and second is conducting water related research of local and regional importance through broader consultation with the government, partners, and other stakeholders.