COVID-19 as an Opportunity to Invest in WASH
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the globe, a frequent prevention message heard everywhere is “wash your h… Read the rest “COVID-19 as an Opportunity to Invest in WASH”
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Water Sanitation and Hygiene
Who Wouldn’t Want a Bluetooth Toilet?
Some flush, some don’t need sewers, some conserve and create resources, and some now come with Bluetooth. In addition … Read the rest “Who Wouldn’t Want a Bluetooth Toilet?”
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COVID-19 underscores WASH poverty as a serious health crisis
As we celebrate Global Handwashing Day, we should also remember that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases surpasses … Read the rest “COVID-19 underscores WASH poverty as a serious health crisis”
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When The Grid Is Too Far Away: A Systems Approach To Managing Rural On-Site Wastewater Plants In Norway
In Norway, on-site wastewater treatment systems often fail to meet their target treatment levels.
A range of actors are involved in the management of the plants, with few incentives to improve performance.
A systems-approach can improve compliance by improving agency and accountability amongst the actors involved.
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A COVID-19 Bridge Over Troubled Water?
The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to transform our behaviors, attitudes, and policies in many areas. For the sake of overcoming the public-health crisis and enabling economic recovery, one must hope that water and wastewater management will be among them.
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Engaging corporate actors for inclusive WASH-at-work
Through the Water for Women grant, the International WaterCentre, in partnership with the University of the South Pac… Read the rest “Engaging corporate actors for inclusive WASH-at-work”
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Personal hygiene is our first line of defence against COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak has caused panic and anxiety in the hearts of people globally.
Just to give ourselves a sense o… Read the rest “Personal hygiene is our first line of defence against COVID-19”
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“What the F?”: How we Failed to Publish a Journal Special Issue on Failures
This is an updated version of the article originally written by the WASH Failures Team. Follow them on Twitter: @… Read the rest ““What the F?”: How we Failed to Publish a Journal Special Issue on Failures”
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For COVID-19, Focus on the Basics: WASH in Healthcare Facilities
When it comes to stopping a pandemic – be it COVID-19 or infectious Disease X sometime in the future – we are only as strong as the weakest link.
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Urban Sanitation – A Challenge Needing Contextual Planning Especially in India
Unpacking the problem
Sanitation is often the conversation left behind when we address the problems related to water. … Read the rest “Urban Sanitation – A Challenge Needing Contextual Planning Especially in India”
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