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
Management Turnover of a Pump Irrigation System in The Philippines: The Farmer'S Way
Published:
January 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
The Philippines' National Irrigation Administration (NIA) of the Philippines has piloted and implemented several approaches to organizing farmers to undertake management responsibilities for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of irrigation systems. in 1983, NIA piloted a new approach...Read more
Regional focus:
Philippines, East Asia and PacificRain-fed Resources Development Project: Project Assistance Completion Report
Published:
January 1, 1991U.S. Agency for International Development
PACR for a project (9/82-9/91) to support community-based land and water management in upland forest, rain fed agricultural areas, and coastal zones in the Philippines. The project was divided into two cycles. Cycle I (1983-86) was mainly institution building for resource monitoring, policy...Read more
Regional focus:
Philippines, East Asia and PacificDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.