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

Central American Regional Workshop on Wastewater Management, San Salvador, El Salvador, July 12-16, 1993

Published: 
August 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of the workshop was to repeat and enhance the presentation made in Chile by introducing a more comprehensive and systematic approach to the management of wastewater programs than has been the usual practice in the region. The workshop was based on the concepts developed by WASH of a...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Preparing for Private Sector Participation in The Provision of Water Supply and Sanitation Services

Published: 
August 1, 1993
U.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

Published: 
August 1, 1993
U.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

Water and Sanitation for Health and Ecuadorian Development

Published: 
July 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
Midterm evaluation of a project to strengthen the capability of Ecuador's Institute of Sanitary Works (IEOS) to assist rural communities in eight provinces (Carchi, Imbabura, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Tungurahua, Azuay, and El Oro) to: (1) install cost-effective, safe water supply...Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin America and the Caribbean

AID Grant No. 615-0236-G-00-3045-00 to Plan International USA to Increase Community Usership of Borehole Water and Encourage Sustainable Maintenance of The Boreholes in Kenya

Published: 
July 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
Grant is provided under the PVO Co-Financing Project to Plan International for a follow-on project to develop community-based water organizations at 120 borehole sites in Kenya. The 120 boreholes were drilled by PLAN during Phase I. to develop community water organizations that are capable of...Read more
Regional focus: 
KenyaSub-Saharan Africa

Emergency Water and Sanitation Assessment and Action Plan for Yerevan, Armenia

Published: 
May 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this activity was to provide an assessment of the safety of Yerevan's drinking water supply and sewage disposal system and to make recommendations for correcting any immediate health hazards (emergency actions). The consultant team was also asked to make recommendations for...Read more
Regional focus: 
ArmeniaEurope and Central Asia

Evaluation of USAID/Ecuador - Water and Sanitation for Ecuadorian Health and Development (WASHED) Project

Published: 
March 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this evaluation is to review the progress of the WASHED Project and make recommendations for its continuation or termination by the date of 12-31-93 which is provided for in the Project agreement. This review must determine the degree of design adaptation; the degree of attainment...Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Reconnaissance Report: Water Supply, Wastewater, and Water Management Issues -- Federation of Russia

Published: 
March 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
The World Bank, or International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), planned and executed a broad Environmental Project Identification and Preparation Mission to Russia during October 1992, The IBRD officer In overall charge of this project was Mr. Roger Bafstone, Principal...Read more
Regional focus: 
RussiaEurope and Central Asia

Community Sanitation Improvement and Latrine Construction Program: A Training Guide

Published: 
March 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
The 10-day program presented here is designed to train local development agents to direct community sanitation and latrine construction programs. The program presents the role of the development agent as that of sanitation educator, community facilitator and catalyst, and resource for identifying...Read more

Constraints in Providing Water and Sanitation Services to the Urban Poor

Published: 
March 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this report is to specify the key constraints that must be addressed for significant reform in the urban sector to occur. It is meant to be an informational tool, one that helps development planners understand and confront the problems that beset projects striving to bring water and...Read more

Don't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.