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

Cameroon: Rural Water Sector - A Preliminary Study

Published: 
January 1, 1979
U.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
Regional focus: 
CameroonSub-Saharan Africa

Water Quality Evaluation -- Swaziland Rural Water Supplies: O.D.M. Baseline Study

Published: 
December 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
A water quality evaluation of Swaziland rural water supplies. This present study arose from the findings of a previous study which took place during the dry season. It was suggested that the water quality determined, both chemical and bacteriological could be different from that observed during the...Read more
Regional focus: 
SwazilandSub-Saharan Africa

Potable Water: Results of AID Workshop

Published: 
December 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Successful rural water supply projects should be planned within the framework of a national or regional plan or program. The mere existence of a plan with objectives and goals, however, is not by itself sufficient to give a reasonable prospect of success. It will also depend on who makes the plan...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Swaziland Rural Water Supplies: a Base-Line Study

Published: 
August 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
The objective of this study was to send a multidisciplinary team to Swaziland for a short period to obtain just the minimum basic information about the existing water supplies, their quality, location, role in household activities, organization aspects and so on, to enable an evaluation to be made...Read more
Regional focus: 
SwazilandSub-Saharan Africa

Socio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Preliminary Report

Published: 
July 1, 1978
U.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
Regional focus: 
TanzaniaSub-Saharan Africa

Socio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Results of Cost-Effective Analysis

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.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
Regional focus: 
TanzaniaSub-Saharan Africa

Socio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Final Report

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Presents results of an inquiry into the effects of water projects on the transmission schistosomiasis. a parasitic disease, involving both human and snail hosts. The report describes the study's final stage, in which a previously developed schistosomiasis transmission model was tested using...Read more
Regional focus: 
TanzaniaSub-Saharan Africa

Project Grant Agreement Between the Republic of Cape Verde and the United States of America for Potable Water Supply-Mindelo

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project, which is further described in Annex 1, consists of the renovation of an existing desalination plant in order to provide, at a reduced per unit operating cost, a reliable supply of potable water to the city of Mindelo on Sao Vicente Island. The project will also make available technical...Read more
Regional focus: 
Cabo VerdeSub-Saharan Africa

Social Soundness Analysis: Upper Volta Village Water Supply Design Project

U.S. Agency for International Development
It is the purpose of this annex to delineate within the social analysis format, those issues that are of paramount importance to the successful implementation of the project including: the socio-economic and political structure of the region as related to successful project design; correct...Read more
Regional focus: 
Burkina FasoSub-Saharan Africa

iDE's Rural Prosperity Initiative 2 Impact Evaluation Report for Ethiopia

iDE
This is iDE's impact evaluation of its Rural Prosperity Initiative (RPI) in Ethiopia, implemented in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The RPI aimed to significantly increase the incomes of smallholder farmers through a few key channels, including; development and...Read more
Regional focus: 
EthiopiaSub-Saharan Africa

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