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
Assessment of Save the Children Federation, Inc. (USA) Rural Water Supply Systems and Training Needs in Nepal
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October 4, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
Report details projects in the Gorka district of Nepal which were evaluated at the request of Save the Children Federation, and USAID. Evaluation of gravity-flow clean water distribution projects and noted multiple strengths, but identified areas of opportunity in implementation, design,...Read more
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NepalSouth East AsiaOuagadougou's Water Supply and Water Supplies for Displaced Persons in Burkina Faso
Published:
August 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
The current status of the Ouagadougou water supply is precarious. Water in the reservoirs, available for use as of March 10, will be exhausted by June 10 if the average daily reduction of volume experienced in January is allowed to continue. While it is entirely possible that current supplies can...Read more
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Burkina FasoSub-Saharan AfricaMaintenance of Basic Village Services Project Water Supply Equipment
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August 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
From October through December 1984, thirteen Egyptian engineers participated in management and technical training in the United States. The technical component of the training was conducted by a team of engineers provided by the Water and Sanitation for Health (WASH) Project. The Egyptian engineers...Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North AfricaEmergency Water Supply and Sanitation Assistance to the Ethiopian Drought and Famine
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August 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
This report contains a description of the activities of the consultant regarding both the USAID water project and his advisory role with the United Nations. In addition, it describes the status of USAID water supply assistance as of March 1985 and presents recommendations for future actions.Read more
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EthiopiaSub-Saharan AfricaNational Seminar on Rural Water Supply Policies and Strategies in Zaire
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June 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
In May 1985, Zaire's National Action Committee for Water Supply and Sanitation (CNAEA) held a seminar at which representatives of the Government of Zaire (GOZ), donor organizations, and nongovernmental organizations discussed and revised Zaire's rural water supply plan. This report...Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaFormulation of National Rural Water Supply Policies and Strategies in Zaire
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May 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
A team from the Water and Sanitation for Health (WASH) Project was assigned to help Zaire's National Action Committee for Water Supply and Sanitation (CNAEA) formulate a long-term national policy/strategy for rural water supply and sanitation (WS/S) development. This report outlines the...Read more
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Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan AfricaEvaluating the Technical and Economic Performance of Photovoltaic Pumping Systems: a Methodology, Final Draft
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May 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
A methodology for testing, monitoring, and evaluating small-scale photovoltaic pumping systems is herein presented. The methodology consists of three performance tests - the photovoltaic array rating test, and long- and short-term performance tests - and a procedure to calculate the unit water...Read more
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MaliSub-Saharan AfricaStrengthening Linkages Between Primary Health Care and Water Supply Projects
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January 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
This study looks at strengthening linkages between primary health care and water supply projects. Primary health care and water supply projects in developing countries are often planned and implemented separately; yet there should be important linkages between them. The failure to make the linkages...Read more
Understanding Potable Water Storage
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January 1, 1985U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper is one of a series published by Volunteers in Technical Assistance to provide an introduction to specific state-of-the-art technologies of interest to people in developing countries. The lack of good, dependable, environmentally protected stores of water is a serious problem I many...Read more
Recommendations for National Rural Water Supply Planning in Zaire
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November 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
At the request of the USAID Mission in Zaire, the WASH Project sent a two-person team to Zaire in September 1984 to advise on the preparation of a national rural water supply plan. The WASH consultants met with officials of USAID, the Government of Zaire (GOZ), United Nations organizations, and...Read more
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