Eawag (2016) SODIS Manual Guidance on Solar Water Disinfection

The SODIS method is a water disinfection method, making use of the sun’s energy and using PET bottles. It exploits the germicidal effect of solar radiation – especially UV-A radiation - on diarrhoea causing pathogens. SODIS is recognized as one of several viable methods for household water treatment. It has been promoted, both as a stand-alone intervention and as one component in broader HWTS (Household Water […]

Dorea, C (2009) Coagulant-based emergency water treatment

Emergency water treatment approaches relying on coagulation vary from centralised modular and portable ‘‘kits’’ to ‘‘pointof-use’’ or ‘‘household’’ interventions. Typical coagulation practice in emergencies is reviewed in view of field constraints (e.g. equipment and resources) and contrasted with underlying theory and conventional water treatment procedures. Examples of coagulation in emergencies are also presented based on documented field experiences alongside the discussion of other relevant issues […]

DIAUD & CBM (2016) The Inclusion Imperative: Towards Disability-Inclusive and Accessible Urban Development Key Recommendations for an Inclusive Urban Agenda

Urbanization is one of the most important global trends of the 21st century. It has the potential to contribute to the “re-design” of our world supporting the creation of sustainable and inclusive cities for all. About 6.25 billion people, 15% of them with disabilities, are predicted to be living in urban centers by 2050. Urban environments, infrastructures, facilities, and services, depending on how they are […]

Davis Jr., Thomas P. (2010) Barrier Analysis Facilitator’s Guide

Barrier Analysis is a rapid assessment tool used in community health and other community development projects to identify behavioral determinants associated with a particular behavior. These behavioral determinants are identified so that more effective behavior change communication messages, strategies and supporting activities (e.g., creating support groups) can be developed. It focuses on eight determinants: perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived action efficacy, perceived social acceptability, perceived […]

CRS (2017) Updated Market-Based Programming Framework

The original framework for market-based programming is quite useful as an overview of market-based programming. This revised framework aims to elaborate in more detail on the types of market-based programs implemented by humanitarian and development actors.

Coultas, M., Iyer, R., Myers, J. (2020) Handwashing Compendium for Low Resource Settings: A Living Document

Frequent and proper handwashing with soap is vital to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In response, we have developed this Handwashing Compendium for Low Resource Settings. Exinging existing information from different organisations into one place, the compendium provides guidance, local examples of and further resources on accessible low-cost handwashing facilities, environmental cues and physically distanced hygiene promotion.The compendium is a living document which will be […]

UNHCR (2020) UNHCR Refugee WASH Indicators and Targets

A summary of UNHCR water, excreta management, solid waste management, disease vector control and hygiene promotion indicators and targets for emergency and post emergency refugee settings including means of verification.

UNHCR (2017) Hygiene Promotion Guidelines

These guidelines provide additional support and information on designing and implementing hygiene promotion programmes or elements of hygiene promotion in the programmes of other sectors. They should be used in conjunction with the UNHCR WASH Manual and the summary guidance in the Hygiene Promotion Chapter of this manual.

UNHCR (2016) Cash Based Interventions for WASH Programmes in Refugee Settings

Human rights underpin all aspects of UNHCR’s international protection work and provide a basic normative framework governing UNHCR’s protection and asistance activities, including in support to access water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services. UNHCR supports the full implementation by States of their obligations under international and human rights law as provided for, inter alia, in the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, The […]

Collins, S (200) Hand-Dug Shallow Wells Vol. 5 of the Series of Manuals on Drinking Water Supply

Access to adequate water, sanitation, drainage and solid waste disposal are four inter-related basic needs which impact significantly on socio-economic development and quality of life. The number of people around the world who still do not have access to these basic facilities, despite enormous global effort over more than two decades, provides sufficient evidence that conventional approaches and solutions alone are unable to make a sufficient […]

CAWST (2009) Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Fact Sheet: Ceramic Candle Filter

Locally produced ceramics have been used to filter water for hundreds of years. Ceramic candles are hollow cylindrical forms fastened into the bottom of a container. Water seeps through the ceramic candle and falls into a lower container, which is fitted with a tap at the bottom. Units often use more than one candle because the flow rate through one candle can be slow. A […]

Casson, L., Bess, J. (2006) On-Site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation

In this manuscript the on-site generation of sodium hypochorite for water and wastewater disinfection will be examined. The objective of this paper is to familiarize the reader with the equipment and operational requirements necessary for on-site sodium hypochlorite generation systems. This manuscript will review the following topics relative to on-site generation systems: Understand the basic equipment requirements necessary for on-site generation of sodium hypochorite, Understand […]

CaLP (0) Comparative Table of Humanitarian Market Analysis Tools

There is currently a general acceptance within the humanitarian sector that market analysis should form a core part of the assessment process after crises, to inform the response options analysis and programme design. This is evidenced by the appearance of market analysis in broader tools such as the Multi Cluster Initial Rapid Assessment (MIRA) and the CaLP Minimum Requirements for Market Analysis in […]

CaLP (2019) Glossary of Terminology for Cash and Voucher Assistance

Reflecting the pace of change, since 2016 CaLP has been reviewing, revising and updating the Glossary on an annual basis. This process (see flowchart below) is coordinated by the CaLP Secretariat and undertaken through the CaLP Technical Advisory Group (TAG). The TAG is a group of 25 technical experts in the field of cash and voucher assistance, drawn from CaLP’s membership. Feedback on the glossary […]

Burch, J., Thomas, K.E (0) An Overview of Water Disinfection in Developing Countries and the Potential for Solar Thermal Water Pasteurization

This study originated within the Solar Buildings Program at the U.S. Department of Energy. Its goal is to assess the potential for solar thennal water disinfection in developing countries. In order to assess solar thennal potential, the alternatives must be clearly understood and compared. The objectives of the study are to: a) characterize the developing world disinfection needs and market; b) identify competing technologies, both traditional and emerging; c) […]

Brown, J., Sobsey, M., Proum, S. (2007) Improving Household Drinking Water Quality Use of Ceramic Water Filters in Cambodia

Household-scale ceramic filtration technology is considered among the most promising options for treating drinking water at the household level in developing countries (Lantagne 2001; Sobsey 2002; Roberts 2004). Its use is Cambodia is widespread and growing, with the involvement of local and international NGOs and government efforts that have been supported by UNICEF, WSP-Cambodia, and others. Although several different kinds of ceramic filters are used […]

Brikké, F., & Bredero, M. (2003) Linking Technology Choice with O&M in the Context of Community Water Supply and Sanitation

Brand, A.P (2004) Low-cost pump alternatives for rural communities in Honduras Meeting demand for access to safe drinking water

With financial support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the technical assistance of WSP-LAC, the Honduras Water and Sanitation Network carried out a field survey on pumps being used in Honduras directed at identifying successful options for replication. The following report presents advantages and limitations of two types of low-cost pumps - the EMAS Flexi and the Rope Pump - used in […]

SEI, UNEP (2009) Rainwater harvesting: a lifeline for human well-being

Rainfall and soil water are fundamental parts of all terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems which supplies goods and services for human well-being. Availability and quality of water determines ecosystem productivity, both for agricultural and natural systems. There is increasing demand on water resources for development whilst maintaining healthy ecosystems, which put water resources under pressure. Ecosystem services suffer when rain and soil water becomes scarce due […]

Thomson, P., Hope, R. A., Foster, T. (2012) Is silence golden? Of mobiles, monitoring, and rural water supplies

Reliable and cost-effective monitoring of rural water supply infrastructure has long been hampered by the geographical curse of dispersed and low-income populations, and weak institutional performance. Recent advances in monitoring technology combined with mobile network expansion into rural areas has created an opportunity to bypass these seemingly intractable challenges. Mobile-enhanced technologies have the potential to produce data that is orders of magnitude richer, faster, and […]