Rural Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
According to World Vision, more than 80 percent of those lacking access to safe water and sanitation live in rural areas, especially in the rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Resources available in this sub-theme include assessments of interagency collaboration in rural water and sanitation projects and assessments of rural water supply and emergency needs worldwide, among other resources that support the rural access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.
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Rural Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Resources
Cooperatively Managed Panamanian Rural Fish Ponds
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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
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Panama, Latin America and the CaribbeanEvaluation of the SEDRI/IEOS Rural Water and Sanitation Program in Ecuador
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September 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project component to develop and implement a model rural water supply and sanitation (RWSS) program to be coordinated by Ecuador's Secretariat of Integrated Rural Development (SEDRI) and implemented primarily by the Ecuadorian Institute of Sanitary Works (IEOS). Special mid-term...Read more
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Ecuador, Latin America and the CaribbeanOperation and Maintenance of Rural Drinking Water and Latrine Programs in Honduras
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September 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
To combat high mortality resulting from water-related diseases, A.I.D. has conducted a project to develop safe drinking water and sanitation systems for rural residents of northwest Honduras. This report evaluates the Government of Honduras' (GOH) operation and maintenance (O&M) of these...Read more
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Honduras, Latin America and the CaribbeanA Study of the Community Promotion Component of the Rural Sanitation Project in Bolivia
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May 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
This report deals with the community participation component of the Rural Sanitation Project and also provides an evaluation design for the project. The key aspect evaluated is the effectiveness of the work of the sanitary technicians in promoting and supporting community participation through the...Read more
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Bolivia, Latin America and the CaribbeanEvaluation of Well Drilling Equipment for Bolivia Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program
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May 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
An evaluation was conducted to assess the appropriate type of well drilling equipment to be purchased for the reactivated Bolivia Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project. This report presents the consultant's findings. Groundwater resources in the Departments of Cochabamba and Chuquisaca...Read more
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Bolivia, Latin America and the CaribbeanFeasibility of Rural Groundwater Development in Honduras
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December 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
Gravity or wells could be used to provide water to target communities. MSP has identified 3000 communities as possibly requiring wells and SANAA has identified 500 communities as its target (approx. 2000 wells could be needed). This project is located in rural areas of western Honduras. USAID...Read more
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Honduras, Latin America and the CaribbeanRecommendations for the Rural Water and Environmental Sanitation Project in Peru
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April 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
Document offers recommendations for the rural water and environmental sanitation project in Peru.Read more
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Peru, Latin America and the CaribbeanAppropriate Technology for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in El Salvador; a Brief Review and Bibliography
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September 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details the use of appropriate technology for rural water supplies in El Salvador. Specifically, the development of manuals and standards, list of best practices, and bibliography detailing further resources.Read more
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El Salvador, Latin America and the CaribbeanReview of USAID Rural Potable Water Programs, Haiti
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January 8, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
This report provides an overview of a 1980 assessment visit to Rural Water Supply projects implemented by CARE through an Operational Program Grant from USAID/Haiti. The document includes an overview of CARE's programs in rural water supply, comments and recommendations for the CARE/AID...Read more
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