Water Stories: Expanding Opportunities in Small-Scale Water and Sanitation Projects
This report by the Wilson Center's Navigating Peace Initiative, examines alternatives to large-scale infrastructure projects in the water and sanitation sectors. Funded by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the study explores how lessons learned from small-scale projects can be effectively communicated and replicated worldwide.
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Water Stories: Expanding Opportunities in Small-Scale Water and Sanitation Projects
This report by the Wilson Center's Navigating Peace Initiative, examines alternatives to large-scale infrastructure projects in the water and sanitation sectors. Complete report.
Preface and Introduction
This report by the Wilson Center's Navigating Peace Initiative, examines alternatives to large-scale infrastructure projects in the water and sanitation sectors. Preface and Introduction.
Water Stories Photo Essay
Photo essays by journalist J. Carl Ganter, a member of the Navigating Peace working group, chronicle water and sanitation endeavors in three resource-strapped regions of Mexico.
Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Options in Developing Countries: A Review of Current Implementation Practices
The authors discuss point-of-use drinking water treatment and safe storage options, which can accelerate the health gains associated with improved water.
Community-Based Approaches to Water and Sanitation: A Survey of Best, Worst, and Emerging Practices
John Oldfield reviews small-scale and rural water, sanitation, and hygiene projects, including lessons learned, case studies, and a brief discussion of breakthrough practices.
Low-Cost Sanitation: An Overview of Available Methods
This article attempts to consolidate information on low-cost sanitation options, and frame them within the context of community acceptability, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
Navigating the Mainstream: The Challenge of Making Water Issues Matter
The author explores why water needs fail to rally a forceful, sustained response from the global community.
Closing the Gaps: Improving the Provision of Water and Sanitation
Geoff Dabelko and Charlotte Youngblood conclude that small-scale approaches are critical to closing the gaps in water and sanitation coverage.
