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
Models of Management Systems for the Operation and Maintenance of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Facilities
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February 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
This report considers the many issues and actors that influence the development of operations and maintenance management systems for rural water supply and sanitation facilities in developing countries. It describes models in eight representative countries and offers guidance to planners and...Read more
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United StatesReport on Mobile Emergency Water Treatment and Disinfection Units
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July 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
A report on the mobile emergency water treatment and disinfection units deployed by USAID.Read more
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United StatesApproaches for Private Sector Involvement in Rural Water Supply Systems
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April 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
This report analyzes successful private sector roles in rural water supply and provides lessons from these experiences that planners of water resource projects and programs can draw upon.Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaProgress Report: Study of a Non-Conventional System of Industrial Wastewater Treatment - High Rate Anaerobic Digestion and High Rate Oxidation Ponds
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November 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
A progress report on USAID's study of high rate anaerobic digestion as a non-conventional system of industrial wastewater treatment.Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaA Workshop Design for Latrine Construction
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June 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this training workshop is to provide participants with the needed skills and knowledge for assisting rural communities to organize and implement sanitary waste disposal projects and maintain sanitation facilities. This workshop is for participants who work with rural communities to...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaA Workshop Design for Rainwater Roof Catchment Systems
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June 1, 1984U.S. Agency for International Development
The following training guide provides systematic skill development for training local project promoters in the steps and techniques necessary for a project in rainwater roof catchment systems. It provides training in setting up systems intended for either dry or wet areas. The guide is a response...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaReport of the First Meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Human Resources Development
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March 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
Report from the first meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Human Resources Development held at the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, from March 11-12 1982.Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaAppropriate Technology Information for Developing Countries
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November 1, 1979Skoll Global Threats FundU.S. Agency for International Development
This publication was produced to inform the international development community about selected scientific and technical information available from NTIS which can be transferred, adapted, and applied to solve local development problems around the world. the selection was made from the NTIS data file...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaPolicy Direction for Rural Water Supply in Developing Countries
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January 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
In order to provide an adequate potable water supply for every individual in developing countries by 1990, greatly increased efforts have been slated by donor agencies during the International Drinking Water Decade (1980-90). To be effective, however, these increased efforts must improve on...Read more
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United StatesNorth AmericaEvaluation Plan for Rural Water Supply Projects
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January 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Presents a system for evaluating rural water-supply projects. Stresses clarifying project design and identifying promising evaluation approaches. Though field work was conducted in Upper Volta, in Western Africa, the evaluation plan is designed to be generally applicable to rural water projects...Read more
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