Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Resources available within this theme offer information on providing access to safe water and appropriate sanitation facilities, and introducing sound hygiene behaviors.
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Resources
Designing a Sanitation Program for the Urban Poor: Case Study From Montego Bay, Jamaica
Published:
May 1, 1997U.S. Agency for International Development
This report provides a case study of how to design a sanitation program within the unique conditions of a peri-urban settlement. Specifically, the report considers the experience of USAID's Environmental Health Project in designing an initiative to install and maintain appropriate excreta and...Read more
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JamaicaLatin America and the CaribbeanProject Definition Reports: EIA [environmental impact assessment] Project Paper Technical Assistance for the Water and Sanitation District Project
Published:
August 1, 1995U.S. Agency for International Development
The St. Anne Parish suffers from poor environmental management, lack of water and sewerage services to critical areas, and lack of sufficient resources to adequately maintain the infrastructure. These problems threaten public health, diminish water supplies and adversely impact water quality. This...Read more
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JamaicaLatin America and the CaribbeanRecommendations for Implementation of Community Water Supply and Sewerage Improvements: Jamaica Shelter and Urban Services Program
Published:
April 6, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
At the request of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Jamaica, the Water and Sanitation for Health Project (WASH) sent a two-person team to Kingston in January 1989 to assist USAID's Regional Housing and Urban Development Office (RHUDO). RHUDO requested assistance...Read more
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JamaicaLatin America and the CaribbeanDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.