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
Cooperatively Managed Panamanian Rural Fish Ponds
Published:
December 1, 1986U.S. Agency for International Development
Major empirical results are presented of studies conducted to measure the impact on 22 rural Panamanian communities of a pilot project to integrate livestock and other agricultural activities with a communal approach to aquaculture. Successive chapters discuss: (1) the project's technical...Read more
Regional focus:
Panama, Latin America and the CaribbeanDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.