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
Sustainability of Donor-Assisted Rural Water Supply Projects
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April 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
Few projects in the rural water supply and sanitation (WS&S) sector have achieved full sustainability, according to this study. The study, written to assist in the planning and management of WS&S projects, can also be used by evaluators as a checklist of level of sustainability; it focuses...Read more
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Lesotho, Sub-Saharan AfricaRedirection Plan for The Health, Water, and Sanitation Project, Mozambique
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April 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
In February 1993 WASH published a report entitled "Water Shortage and Related Public Health Problems: An Action Plan for the City of Beira, Mozambique" (WASH Field Report No. 389). in response to this plan, Africare wrote the grant proposal, "The Sofala Province Integrated Health,...Read more
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Mozambique, Sub-Saharan AfricaFinal Report -- Assessment of the Institutional Environment of the Environmental Infrastructure Unit: Recommendations for Operational Guidelines, Staffing, and Technical Assistance and Training
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March 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID's Mission to Sri Lanka began implementing the Promotion of Private Infrastructure (PPI) Project in 1992. The PPI Project will provide U.S. $8 million in grant funds over a four0year period to assist the GSL in developing a market to attract private financing, construction, and management...Read more
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Sri Lanka, South East AsiaBenin Rural Water Supply
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February 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
Summarizes two evaluations -- a final external evaluation (PD-ABD-903) and a sustainability assessment PN-ABN-080) -- of a project (1980-9/92) to assist the Government of Benin (GRB) in improving the health and living conditions of the rural population of the northern Zou department by increasing...Read more
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Benin, Sub-Saharan AfricaDecentralization of The Water and Wastewater Sector in Slovakia
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February 1, 1994U.S. Agency for International Development
This report summarizes the findings of a Water and Sanitation for Health (WASH) Project team in providing technical assistance to the government of Slovakia. The purpose of the activity was to identify and analyze options for restructuring the institutions which deliver drinking water and...Read more
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Europe and Central AsiaEvaluation Report for CARE Guatemala Water and Health Project
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December 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of the Project was to improve the health status of 11,000 people living in 22 rural communities located in the western highlands of Guatemala. Specifically, the project was established to reduce diarrheal diseases through the introduction of potable water systems and latrines as well as...Read more
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Guatemala, Latin America and the CaribbeanBaseline Survey for the Guatemalan Highlands Rural Water and Sanitation Project
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August 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
To achieve project goals and objectives, 200 potable water systems and 24,000 domestic latrines will be constructed. to complement the provision of water and sanitation activities, a sanitary/health education component will be implemented on a sustainable basis by the communities served. Six...Read more
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Guatemala, Latin America and the CaribbeanOperation Blessing International: Quarterly Report to Aid, April-June 1993
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August 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a quarterly report to AID from Operations Blessing International. It details the progress of the water well project in Romania in 1993.Read more
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Romania, Europe and Central AsiaPreparing for Private Sector Participation in The Provision of Water Supply and Sanitation Services
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August 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
National and municipal governments in many developing countries are turning more and more to the private sector to supply the capital and management needed to expand services and extend infrastructure. These efforts have been more successful in the power, telecommunications, and transportation...Read more
Guidelines for Improving Wastewater and Solid Waste Management
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August 1, 1993U.S. Agency for International Development
Pollution from wastewater and solid waste is a significant problem for developing countries, especially in urban and peri-urban areas. Unfortunately, these countries lack the financial and institutional resources to manage waste through the combination of advanced technology and strict regulation...Read more
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