Andres, L. A., Thilbert, M., Cordoba, C. L., Danilenko, A. V., Joseph, G., Borja-Vega, C. (2019) Doing More with Less - Smarter Subsidies for Water Supply and Sanitation
In this report, we explore the question of how scarce public resources can be used most effectively to achieve universal delivery of WSS services. To inform our discussion, we analyze subsidies in the sector, including their magnitude, their efficacy in achieving their policy objectives, and the implications of poor design. We then provide guidance to policy makers on how subsidies can be better designed to improve their […]
Online since: 04.09.2019
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UNICEF and WHO (2019) Progress on household drinking water, sanitation and hygiene 2000-2017. Special focus on inequalities.
The World Health Organization and United Nations Children’s Fund (WHO/UNICEF) Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (JMP) produces internationally comparable estimates of progress on drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and is responsible for global monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets related to WASH. The JMP has recently published global baseline reports on WASH in schools (2018) and WASH in […]
Online since: 29.08.2019
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Various Authors (2019) 23rd SanCoP meeting: Municipal Capacity Building to Sustain Sanitation Services
The 23rd meeting of the UK’s Sanitation Community of Practice was held on the 14th of June 2019 at the University of Sheffield. The aim of the event was to discuss the importance and potentials of capacity building as an integral part of sanitation service delivery. Students from the University of Sheffield presented their group work assessing municipal capacity building approaches in Ghana, after […]
Online since: 26.08.2019
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WSSCC (2019) Equality and Non-Discrimination - Handbook for CLTS Facilitators
The Equality and Non-discrimination (EQND) and Community-led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Handbook provides practical guidance for ensuring that behaviour change interventions leave no one behind. Drawing on experience from across the sector, this handbook is specifically targeted towards those implementing or supervising CLTS interventions at the community level. Key features include a summary of EQND principles, step-by-step guidance on applying these principles during pre-triggering, triggering meetings, […]
Online since: 23.08.2019
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Action Against Hunger, WaterAid (2019) Practical pathways to integrate nutrition and water, sanitation and hygiene
Investing in the nutrition of children is crucial if countries are to nurture the human capital necessary for social and economic development. Improvements in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services are critical for the success of such investments. Our research in Cambodia, Ethiopia and Madagascar reveals opportunities and pathways for combining WASH and nutrition efforts to better tackle undernutrition. This brief draws on these three […]
Online since: 23.08.2019
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Monse, B., Abraham, B., Schlenk, J. (2018) Sustainable WASH in Schools (WinS) Factsheet of Working Group 7a
The aims of this factsheet are to: 1. Advocate for sustainable WinS globally as anchored in the SDGs; 2. Highlight key solutions to existing challenges within WinS; 3. Explore various innovations and successful approaches using examples from low and middle income countries and outline best practice approaches and lessons learnt; 4. Identify the common principles that are needed to achieve the desired outcomes. The following programming principles or ways […]
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Schlenk, J., Pizzacalla, K., Korb, C., Monse, B. (2019) Digital Monitoring Approaches to Trigger Action Making WASH in Schools more Sustainable (Volume III)
This publication is the follow up of the first and second volume of WASH in Schools best practices by SuSanA partners. This third volume focuses on the topic of monitoring and evaluation (M&E). The aim is to show how digital approaches for M&E can be used to trigger action for improvements in WASH in Schools. It introduces the WHO/UNICEF JMP core and expanded questions and indicators […]
Online since: 23.08.2019
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Andersson, K., Reckerzuegl, T., Michels, A., Rüd, S. (2019) Opportunities for sustainable sanitation in climate action - Factsheet of Working Group 3
Sustainable Sanitation is highly relevant for the achievement of three international frameworks: The Paris Agreement, the Sendai Framework and the 2030 Agenda. A sustainable future is impossible without universal access to safe, well-functioning and context-appropriate sanitation services. Until this is achieved, sanitation shortfalls will increase the risks human populations face from climate change and climate-related disasters. Climate change also has a negative impact on water […]
Online since: 19.08.2019
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WoMena (2018) Menstrual Cup Research Dissemination Meeting - Menstrual Cups: Innovative Menstrual Health Management
The purpose of this meeting was to share research updates about Menstrual Health Management (MHM) and experiences about the implementation of the menstrual cup (MC) as an innovative MHM solution in East Africa. The objectives were: 1. To promote the sharing of evidence in Uganda to improve MHM across East Africa. 2. To create a platform for dialogue amongst stakeholders working in MHM in Uganda. 3. To identify the main implementation […]
Online since: 15.08.2019
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Peletz, R., Kisiangani, J., Ronoh, P., Cock-Esteb, A., Chase, C., Khush, R., and Luoto, J. (2019) Assessing the Demand for Plastic Latrine Slabs in Rural Kenya
Improving access to safe and affordable sanitation facilities is a global health priority that is essential for meeting the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. To promote the use of improved sanitation in rural and low-income settings, plastic latrine slabs provide a simple option for upgrading traditional pit latrines. The International Finance Corporation/World Bank Selling Sanitation program estimated that plastic slabs would have a 34% annual growth, […]
Online since: 14.08.2019
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The Aquaya Institute (2019) Sanitation Policies, Practices and Preferences in Rangpur, Bangladesh
The Aquaya Institute is conducting research on urban sanitation economics under the Urban Sanitation Research Initiative. This brief is on sanitation policies, practices, and preferences in the city of Rangpur, Bangladesh. SUMMARY • In Rangpur, the majority of low-income residents use lined pit latrines, but would prefer pour-flush toilets. • Most low-income areas have sandy soil, which makes pits prone to collapsing. • When pits are full, residents typically […]
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The Aquaya Institute (2019) Sanitation Policies, Practices and Preferences in Nakuru, Kenya
The Aquaya Institute is conducting this research on urban sanitation economics under the Urban Sanitation Research Initiative. This brief is on sanitation policies, practices, and preferences in the city of Nakuru, Kenya. SUMMARY • Nakuru County in Kenya is a leader in advancing sanitation and piloting sanitation improvement programs. • The majority of low-income residents use unlined dry pit latrines but would prefer pour-flush toilets. • Most low-income areas […]
Online since: 14.08.2019
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The Aquaya Institute (2019) Sanitation Policies, Practices and Preferences in Malindi, Kenya
The Aquaya Institute is conducting this research on urban sanitation economics under the Urban Sanitation Research Initiative. This brief is on sanitation policies, practices, and preferences in the city of Malindi, Kenya. SUMMARY • Malindi does not have a sewerage network: therefore, all residents rely on onsite sanitation. • The majority of low-income residents use and prefer water-based sanitation options, such as pour- or cistern-flush toilets. • Most low-income […]
Online since: 14.08.2019
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The Aquaya Institute (2019) Sanitation Policies, Practices, and Preferences in Kumasi, Ghana
The Aquaya Institute is conducting this research on urban sanitation economics under the Urban Sanitation Research Initiative. This brief is on sanitation policies, practices, and preferences in the city of Kumasi, Ghana. SUMMARY • In Kumasi, the majority of low-income households use public toilets, but would prefer private facilities. • Low-income residents prefer low-volume flush toilets that require little space and infrequent emptying. • Pit-emptying in Kumasi’s low-income areas […]
Online since: 14.08.2019
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The Aquaya Institute (2019) Sanitation Policies, Practices, and Preferences in Kisumu, Kenya
The Aquaya Institute is conducting this research on urban sanitation economics under the Urban Sanitation Research Initiative. This brief is on sanitation policies, practices, and preferences in the city of Kisumu, Kenya. SUMMARY • The majority of low-income residents use basic unlined pit latrines but prefer water-based sanitation options, such as pour- or cistern-flush toilets to lined pits, septic tanks, or sewer. • Kisumu’s high water table complicates […]
Online since: 14.08.2019
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Various Authors (2019) 9th Emergency Environmental Health Forum in Geneva, Switzerland Conference materials
The 9th Emergency Environmental Health Forum took place from 18th -19th 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland. It brought together water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) experts. The forum provided an opportunity to exchange recent field experiences and explore innovative approaches amongst over 110 attendees and discuss ways for future action and interventions for WASH in emergencies. EEHF 2019 conference report EEHF 2019 combined presentations
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Monse, B., Pakes, U., Schlenk, J. (2019) Managing Operation and Maintenance – what does it take to reach the SDGs for WASH in Schools?
This FRESH webinar will Introduce a costing tool to calculate the budget need for schools to provide the basic service level for drinking water, usable sanitation, and handwashing with soap. The tool provides school heads with an easy to manage app, which calculates the annual cost per student depending on local condition and local prices. How much do they need to keep aside for consumables, […]
Online since: 09.08.2019
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Sharma, R., Kumar, K. R., Venugopal, V., Yadava, H., Narayan, A. S. and Ramachandran, K. (2019) SFD Lite Report - Coimbatore, India
Coimbatore is the second largest city in terms of area in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the fastest growing secondary cities in India and a major hub of textiles, industries, commerce, education, information technology, healthcare and manufacturing in Tamil Nadu. It is administered by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC). The 76% of the excreta properly managed originates from: Wastewater (WW) contained […]
Online since: 06.08.2019
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WaterAid Canada (2019) Water, sanitation and hygiene A Pathway to Realizing Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Girls
The Canadian water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector welcomes Canada’s new Feminist International Assistance Policy, a bold rights-based framework to guide Canada’s international development efforts that places gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls at the heart of poverty reduction. Based on the contributions of 17 organizations and individuals, this position paper presents the business case for WASH as a critical pathway to […]
Online since: 06.08.2019
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Rohilla, S. K., Luthra, B., Padhi, S. K., Yadav, A. (2017) SFD Report - Siddipet, India
Siddipet is a city in Siddipet district of the Indian state of Telangana. It is a municipality and the headquarters of Siddipet mandal administrative division. The city is spread over an area of 36.03 sq.km and is divided into 34 municipal wards and 12 revenue wards. Komati Cheruvu, Narsapur Cheruvu and the Yerra Cheruvu are the major lakes of the city. The city is 110 km […]
Online since: 01.08.2019
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