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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Briceño, R. (2019) Saneamiento alternativo para zonas peri-urbanas (in Spanish) Alternative sanitation for peri-urban areas
Presentación del panelistas Raúl Briceño de X-Runner en el webinar 1 de SuSanA Latinoamérica
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Heredia, G. (2019) Tratamiento descentralizado de aguas residuales con enfoque de reúso (in Spanish) Decentralised wastewater treatment with reuse approach
Presentación del panelistas Gustavo Heredia de Aguatuya en la webinar 1 de SuSanA Latinoamérica.
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Arup and Oxfam (2019) Faecal Sludge Management for Disaster Relief Technology Comparison Study
On behalf of Oxfam, Arup have conducted a technical comparison study on Faecal Sludge Management at the Rohingya camps close to Cox's Bazar (CXB), Bangladesh. The aim of the study is to draw conclusions on best practice FSM for disaster relief, from evidence gathered through practical experience. The study used existing available data to inform the analysis and in many cases these datasets are limited. […]
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Coelho, D. (2019) Saneamiento Condominial asegurando Saneamiento Inclusivo (in Spanish) Condominial Sanitation ensuring Inclusive Sanitation
Presentación de la panelistas Deise Coelho sobre saneamiento condominial en el webinar 1 de SusanA Latinoamérica
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Brinkman, A. (2019) Marketing of compost in emerging markets A guidance document for compost producers
The recycling of organic residues into compost has a number of advantages. It avoids the wasting valuable organic material to landfills and reduces associated emissions to water, soil and air. It generates a product that contributes to long-term soil quality, as compost contains a high amount of stabilised organic matter. Finally, compost may also reduce the need for artificial fertilisers, as it can (at least […]
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WASH Netzwerk (2015) Compendium of Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) Technical Options in Emergencies
This compendium presents a range of technical options relating for collection, transport, treatment and disposal of fecal sludge in an emergency . It should be used as a guide to identify possible solutions for specific emergency situations and contexts. The final choice of options may need to combine different approaches and technologies and will depend on the phase of the emergency. Each technology option is presented […]
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GWC (2019) Guidance on Market Based Programming For Humanitarian WASH Practitioners
The purpose of this document is to provide practical guidance in preparedness, assessment, program design, implementation and monitoring related to Market-Based Programming (MBP) in humanitarian WASH assistance, and more specifically on: • How to identify linkages between markets and WASH services & goods; • How market based programming can complement and improve WASH programming; • How to conduct a WASH market assessment; • The key implementation steps & considerations […]
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