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Larsen, T. (2013). Diversion for safe sanitation: Flushable urine-diverting dry toilet with on-site wash water recycling embedded in a concept of transport logistics and treatment - Various documents on results from research grant. Eawag (Switzerland) in cooperation with EOOS (Austria). [600.4 KB]

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This library entry contains background documents for a grant that Tove Larsen is leading and which is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. …

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von Münch, E. (2008). Sanitation and related sustainability criteria - how to indicate the quality of sanitation?. Presentation at IWA World Water Conference and Exhibition, Vienna, Austria. [1.6 MB]

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This presentation discusses the difficulties in measuring the "quality" of sanitation. It also explains the differences between "improved sanitation" (as per the JMP definition) …

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Defere, E., Yemane, H. (2011). Landscape Analysis and Business Model Assessment in Fecal Sludge Management, Extraction and Transportation in three Cities of Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa and Hosaena) - Final report. Consultancy report by Hywas Engineering Consultants & Partners (Ethiopian Team), commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [3.03 MB]

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The main objective of the research study is to analyze the extraction and transportation operation of fecal sludge in the country and identify business opportunities in this …

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Borba, M. L. (2003). Small-scale private sector and CBO participation in human excreta management in Latin America: Are they making a difference?. IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre. [273.4 KB]

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The prediction made in the year 1994 that if the construction of sanitation facilities continues to progress as in the recent years, in 40 years the non-served population would …

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Kov, P., Sok, H., Roth, S., Chhoeun, K., Hutton, G. (2008). Economic impacts of sanitation in Cambodia. World Bank, Water and Sanitation Program (WSP), USA. [2.06 MB]

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The specific goal of the present ‘Sanitation Impact’ study is to provide decision makers at country and regional level with better evidence on the negative economic impacts of …

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Shordt, K. (2006). Review of safe disposal of feces. IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre. [238.46 KB]

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In 2004, at the mid-term assessment of progress toward meeting the Millennium Development Goals, it was estimated that over 2.6 billion people still did not have access to improved …

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Keller, M. (2012). Situation analysis and recommendations for an improved wastewater disposal system at Saint Francis Hospital in Zambia. MSc Thesis, Loughborough University, Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC), Loughborough, United Kingdom. [2.18 MB]

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This study provides a situation analysis and recommendations of options for an improved wastewater disposal system at Saint Francis Hospital in Zambia. …

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Morgan, P. (2011). The upgraded family well - How to construct. Aquamor Pvt Ltd., Zimbabwe. [2.46 MB]

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Some years ago the government of Zimbabwe initiated a program where assistance was given to families who had taken their own initiative to dig and partly protect their own well. …

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Jenkins, M. W.; Sugden, S. (2006). Rethinking Sanitation - Lessons and Innovation for Sustainability and Success in the New Millennium. UNDP. [318.44 KB]

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When the Millennium Development Goal 10, Target 7 for sanitation was established in 2002, it raised international political stakes and generated real momentum for progress and new …

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Rockström, J., Nilsson Axberg, G., Falkenmark, M., Lannerstad, M., Rosemarin, A., Caldwell, I., Arvidson, A., Nordström, M. (2005). Sustainable Pathways to Attain the Millennium Development Goals - Assessing the Key Role of Water, Energy and Sanitation. SEI. [3.24 MB]

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The purpose of this study is twofold. First, to manifest the importance of the environment to attain the MDGs. Secondly, to make the case, based on scientific analyses on …

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