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

Training Plan for the Water and Sanitation Component of Sanru II

Published: 
November 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
The WASH Project assisted the USAID mission in Zaire in developing a training plan for the water and sanitation component of the SANRU II Project. The purpose of the SANRU II Project is to establish sustainable community supported primary health care systems in 50 health rural zones in Zaire...Read more
Regional focus: 
Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan Africa

Evaluation Plan for Care and Government of Sierra Leone Rural Water Programs, Volume 1

Published: 
November 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
Consultants collaborated with CARE, the UNDP, and the Government of Sierra Leone's Ministry of Energy and Power (MEP) in developing evaluation instruments for their rural supply project. As part of this assignment, team members visited project sites, interviewed donor and ministry staff, and...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sierra LeoneSub-Saharan Africa

Proposed Water Supply and Sanitation Strategies for the Ministry of Public Health in the Thailand Sixth Five-Year Plan, 1987-1991

Published: 
November 1, 1985
U.S. Agency for International Development
At the request of the Ministry of Public Health within the Royal Thai Government, USAID arranged the submission of a Master Plan for Rural Water and Sanitation by the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok to the National Economic and Social Development Board of the Government of Thailand...Read more
Regional focus: 
ThailandEast Asia and Pacific

Assessment of Save the Children Federation, Inc. (USA) Rural Water Supply Systems and Training Needs in Nepal

Published: 
October 4, 1985
U.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
Regional focus: 
NepalSouth East Asia

Ouagadougou's Water Supply and Water Supplies for Displaced Persons in Burkina Faso

Published: 
August 1, 1985
U.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
Regional focus: 
Burkina FasoSub-Saharan Africa

Maintenance of Basic Village Services Project Water Supply Equipment

Published: 
August 1, 1985
U.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
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Emergency Water Supply and Sanitation Assistance to the Ethiopian Drought and Famine

Published: 
August 1, 1985
U.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
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

National Seminar on Rural Water Supply Policies and Strategies in Zaire

Published: 
June 1, 1985
U.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
Regional focus: 
Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan Africa

Formulation of National Rural Water Supply Policies and Strategies in Zaire

Published: 
May 1, 1985
U.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
Regional focus: 
Congo, Democratic Republic of theSub-Saharan Africa

Evaluating the Technical and Economic Performance of Photovoltaic Pumping Systems: a Methodology, Final Draft

Published: 
May 1, 1985
U.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
Regional focus: 
MaliSub-Saharan Africa

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