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
WEC Trip Report to Bucharest, Romania: Review of Sanitation Operations
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May 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
Between May 25 through May 30,1992, members of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DOS) visited the city of Bucharest in Romania, on an activity sponsored by the World Environment Center. The purpose of the trip was to assess and make recommendations for improvements on the municipal solid...Read more
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RomaniaEurope and Central AsiaInstitutionalizing Community Management: Processes for Scaling Up
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May 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
The issue of sustainability of water and sanitation projects has emphasized different areas at different times. Initially, the focus of the sector was strictly technical and focused onengineering. At another point, the emphasis was seen as primarily an institutional question. More recently, the...Read more
Mission Request for Extension Beyond Ten Years of Irrigation Systems Management Project
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February 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
Mission requests approval of a no cost extension of the Irrigation Systems Management (ISM) Project Assistance completion date from June 4, 1993 to December 31, 1993. This extension, which would take the project beyond ten years, is required to complete the delivery and installation of five large U...Read more
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PakistanSouth East AsiaTrends and Policy Directions for Irrigation Investment and Management in Sri Lanka
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February 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
Massive investments in irrigation coupled with the introduction of seed-fertilizer technology brought Sri Lanka to near self-sufficiency in rice by the mid-1980's. Of late, however, policymakers in the government and in donor agencies appear to be shifting emphasis from new irrigation...Read more
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Sri LankaSouth East AsiaVillage Level Water and Sanitation: Belize
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January 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
Summarizes attached final evaluation (XD-ABE-303-A) of a 1986-91 project to establish small-scale water and sanitation (W/S) systems and improve hygiene practices in 24 communities in Belize's Corozal and Orange Walk districts. The project was implemented by CARE. The project met or exceeded...Read more
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BelizeLatin America and the CaribbeanGuidelines: Methodology and Terms of Reference to Conduct Rural WS/WW [Water Supply/Wastewater]Needs Assessments and Strategic Planning
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January 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
A major objective of the Government of Egypt (GOE) over the last decade has been to upgrade the technical and administrative capacity of local government units to plan, implement, operate, and maintain adequately financed water supply and wastewater systems. Upgraded capacity and greater access to...Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North AfricaManual: Rural WW [Water and Wastewater] Project Planning
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December 1, 1991U.S. Agency for International Development
In order that development may proceed in a logical fashion within a particular sector, some kind of planning must be implemented. in its simplest form, planning can take the shape of a needs assessment. The purpose of this manual is to assist planners and decision makers in conducting a simple...Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North AfricaGrant Agreement between the Republic of Guatemala and the United States of America for the Highlands Water and Sanitation Project
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August 1, 1991U.S. Agency for International Development
The grant agreement for the Highlands Water and Sanitation project, which consisted of assistance to the Guatemalan government to decrease the incidence of gastrointestinal disease in communities through the provision of potable water systems and latrines supported by a health education program.Read more
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GuatemalaLatin America and the CaribbeanWorkshop Design for the Training of Trainers
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June 1, 1991U.S. Agency for International Development
This training guide describes a 10-day workshop for trainers who will train field workers in performing the tasks needed to work with communities on water and sanitation activities. The training can cover activities involving technical skills, such as latrine construction, spring capping, or well...Read more
Rain-fed Resources Development Project: Project Assistance Completion Report
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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
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.