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
Wholesome and Palatable Drinking Water: a Background Paper on Water Quality Aspects of Water Supply
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July 31, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
Water Supply and Sanitation Decade, a panel of experts prepared a two-volume report (text and appendices) on water quality -- defined in terms of wholesomeness and palatability -- and its role in devising rural water supply (RWS) programs in developing countries. Discussed in turn are the...Read more
Water Supply and Sanitation for the Decade (1980-1990): a Panel Report
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July 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
With the advent of the International Drinking Water and Sanitation Decade and the increased activities in prospect, A.I.D. as the principal U.S. Agency involved in worldwide water and sanitation activities, should have a more definitive statement of policy. To provide a scientific basis for such a...Read more
Feasibility of Local Manufacture of the Aid Hand - Operated Water Pump and Other Technology Appropriate for Rural Water Supply Programs in the Philippines
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April 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
There is a need for effective rural water supply programs in the Philippines. During the next five years, the population is expected to increase by 1.3 million per year. Water and sanitation related to diseases remain a significant health problem. At the present time some 23.8 million people...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificCameroon: Rural Water Sector - A Preliminary Study
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January 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
This study reflects that a water supply is a small part of a much larger social system , and that while there may be general agreement on what should be done, there is often general confusion on how to do it. This report provides an overview of the rural water sector in Cameroon and an introductory...Read more
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Cameroon, Sub-Saharan AfricaPolicy 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 States, North AmericaAnimal - Driven Chain Pump
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January 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
Construction time and labor resources required to complete this project will vary depending on several factors. The most important consideration in interpreting the time frame given is the availability of the local people interested in doing this project. The project may in many circumstances be a...Read more
Social Soundness Analysis of the Kasrah/Jarawan, Turaif and Sharqi-Kokab/El Hol Rural Water Supply Projects; Deir Ez-Zor and Hasakey Provinces, Syria
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October 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Compiles extensive background information on three proposed projects to supply relatively inexpensive potable water to three Syrian rural communities. The report profiles the three project target areas, detailing population, population growth rate, living conditions, current water use patterns,...Read more
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Middle East and North AfricaSocio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Preliminary Report
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July 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Describes the progress made on socioeconomic study to analyze and control the incidence of schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by snails. The project seeks to help decision makers safeguard against the increased danger of schistosomiasis caused by large-scale water projects. In this...Read more
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Tanzania, Sub-Saharan AfricaSocio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Results of Cost-Effective Analysis
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January 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Compares the cost-effectiveness of three strategies for controlling the incidence of schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by snails. The analysis was prepared from data obtained in a socioeconomic study of schistosomiasis conducted by A.I.D. in Tanzania, and utilizes the transmission...Read more
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Tanzania, Sub-Saharan AfricaEvaluation 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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