Integrated Water Resource Management
As defined by the Global Water Partnership, integrated water resource management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Resources available within this theme provide guidance on how to conserve and restore watersheds, reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and reduce risks from floods and droughts.
Integrated Water Resource Management Resources
Building Local Well Drilling Capacity in Senegal
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August 1, 2013Relief InternationalU.S. Agency for International Development
An overview of various well drilling technologies and their costs, this document also provides a case for the adoption of manually drilling wells where appropriate. Manually drilling wells, when professionalized, can be completed at the same level of quality as mechanized rigs but at 1/4 of the...Read more
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SenegalSub-Saharan AfricaImproving Sanitation, Building Skills in Household Latrine Construction
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June 1, 2012Relief InternationalU.S. Agency for International Development
This success story is from the Ghana WASH, USAID-funded, project. It focuses on how the project built local capacity and demand for household latrines.Read more
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GhanaSub-Saharan AfricaA Market-Based Approach to Facilitate Self Supply for Rainwater Harvesting in Uganda
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January 1, 2011Relief International
This Technical Paper was submitted, accepted and presented at the 6th Rural Water Supply Network Forum in Uganda. While it is technical in nature, it provides a lot of information about the Domestic Rainwater Harvesting (DWRH) project that RI implemented in Uganda where RI leveraged a private...Read more
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UgandaSub-Saharan AfricaProfessionalizing Manual Well Drilling in Africa
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January 1, 2009Relief International
This four-page flier provides an overview of manual well drilling, its benefits and how RI is implementing manual well drilling programs in Africa.Read more
From Water to Electrification, WatSan Committees Promote Development
Relief InternationalU.S. Agency for International Development
This is a short document that describes how RI and its partners leveraged Water and Sanitation (WatSan) Committees to promote clean water and appropriate sanitation practices in Ghana.Read more
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GhanaSub-Saharan AfricaGhana Small Grants Facility Informational Document
Relief InternationalU.S. Agency for International Development
While this was used to promote the small grants facility that was used to help households meet the financial burden of improved sanitation facilities, it can help other organizations include this activity in various programs.Read more
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GhanaSub-Saharan AfricaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.