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 Oral tradition makes looking ahead difficultDuring a workshop on KM a participant remarked 'our oral tradition makes looking ahead difficult'. Food for thoughts. Is that true? Started by Jaap Pels GlobalLatest Reply |
 What is corruption?Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It hurts everyone whose life, livelihood or happiness depends on the integrity… Started by MyWASH managerLatest Reply |
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 innovative research in sanitation sectorwhat type of research would welcome in market in WASH sector? Started by iftikhar fareed |
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 The problem of water scarcity in urban areasThe problem of water scarcity in urban areas Started by Dr.Kailash Aher |
0 | Mar 29 |
 Technical Note on Wells Cleaning and Disinfection after floodsBackgroundDrinking water quality is one of the main concerns in Pakistan but the devastating flood 2010 further depleted the existing situa… Started by Saif Khan |
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 Involving local communities in making BIG decisions.It is very interesting working with communities. Kenya nowadays has nowadays adapted a bottom-top approach which is a reverse of the former… Started by Pauline Wambui Karanja |
0 | Feb 9 |
 Re-viewing JMP on MDGs!This article discusses the present Joint Monitoring Programme or JMP that tells the World about Water and Sanitation Status in a country. H… Started by K N Vajpai |
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 GeophysicsHave any of us been adviced by the traditional community member on where to drill by using sticks or just by intuition, some even can tell… Started by Moses Tanui |
0 | Oct 26, 2011 |
 ACTIVITELa mise sur pieds au Cameroun d’un réseau de journalistes ouverts aux organisations de la société civile vient apporter une bouffé d'oxygèn… Started by Leclère DIFFO |
0 | May 15, 2011 |
 wast situation in swat after floodTorrential rains that started in mid-July and continued till September resulted in unprecedented floods that devastated wide areas of Pakis… Started by muhammad ishaq |
0 | Mar 25, 2011 |
The Achievements in Sanitation in India-June 2010Following seems interesting figures as presented by Director, CRSP, Department of Drinking Water Sanitation in June 2010 in a National Conf… Started by K N Vajpai |
0 | Nov 15, 2010 |
Dignity that squats: lead by agencies in India-A new book NeededIt is very interesting to note that a book 'Squatting with Dignity: lessons from India by Alok K' has been released on the subject that not… Started by K N Vajpai |
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International Water Management Institute (IWMI) wins 2012 Stockholm Water Prize
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), with headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has been awarded the 2012 Stockholm Water Prize. The institute receives the annual award – US$ 150,000 and a crystal sculpture – for their “pioneering research that has that has served to improve agriculture water management, enhance food security, protect environmental health and alleviate poverty in developing countries”.
WSSCC Executive Director Jon Lane stepping down in August 2012
Mr. Jon Lane, Executive Director of the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC), is stepping down from his post in August 2012, having led the organisation since 2007. During his 5-year directorship, Mr. Lane helped WSSCC to change its its strategic focus to sanitation and hygiene.
Water For People and Akvo to co-develop FLOW monitoring tool
In March 2012, Water for People (USA) and Akvo (Netherlands) entered an agreement to further develop FLOW, a field-level monitoring tool. Akvo will lead on product development and support while Water For People will lead in product field-testing and monitoring …
“Toilet Team” director leaves Gates Foundation to lead CGIAR Consortium
Less than two years after joining the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, “Toilet Team” director Frank Rijsberman is taking on a new position as CEO of the CGIAR Consortium. The Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers (CGIAR) coordinates the work 15 international centres, including the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), where Dr. Rijsberman served as Director General from 2000 to 2007.
Uganda: government setting up Hand Pump Mechanics Associations in all rural districts
Forming associations for hand pump mechanics in Uganda has enhanced the services they provide and ultimately improved functionality, a new study shows. Now the government, through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), and its development partners have decided to set up Hand Pump Mechanics Associations (HPMAs) in all districts in Uganda.
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