New Publications
Sustainability and equity aspects of total sanitation programmes
27 May 09
This report is a synthesis of three individual country studies on Community-led Total Sanitation (CLTS) activities in WaterAid programmes in Bangladesh, Nepal and Nigeria in 2008-2009. The studies examined whether CLTS had led to sustainable sanitation behaviour change.
Freshwater under threat : South Asia
06 May 09
This report assesses the vulnerability, in terms of resource stresses, development pressures and ecological insecurity, of three major river basins in South Asia: Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna, Helmand and Indus.
Multiple use water service implementation in Nepal and India
11 Feb 09
This book explores the practical implementation of the multiple-use water services (MUS) concept in Nepal and India, focusing on community-level lessons and implications for scaling up the approach.
Creditor Reporting System on aid activities 2008: aid activities in support of water supply and sanitation
10 Feb 09
This publication presents comprehensive statistics on aid flows in support of water supply and sanitation for the years 2001-2006, including trends in donor aid and the degree of targeting of countries most in need.
Conflict mediation in the water and sanitation sector
20 Jan 09
This thematic overview paper explores current thinking about conflict management in the water and sanitation sector and is meant for individuals who want to understand more about the way to analyse, understand and help to manage conflicts.
Appropriate technology for water and sanitation: a business development toolkit
20 Jan 09
This toolkit explains the principles of doing business in poverty-stricken areas, offers a step-by-step business development approach and provides practical tools, tips and background information.
Local governance for basic urban services
09 Dec 08
This booklet presents a summary of IRC activities within the BUS framework, carried out over a five-year period (2003-2007) through an Agreement of Cooperation with UNCHS (UN-Habitat).
Integrated fluorosis mitigation: guidance manual
05 Nov 08
Fluorosis is endemic in many parts of the world particularly in mid-latitude regions and an endemic public health problem in at least 25 countries. This guidance manual adopts an Integrated Fluorosis Mitigation (IFM) approach to establish health based targets for fluoride in drinking water.
Greywater reuse in rural schools: wisewater management
05 Nov 08
Greywater - bathroom and non-toilet waste water - can help reduce water stress in arid and semi-arid areas. This manual offers guidelines to minimise the health risk associated with the use of greywater.
Guide to advocacy for integrity in the water sector
29 Oct 08
This advocacy guide, published by the Water Integrity Network (WIN), offers practical tips for advocacy to curb corruption in the sector. It consists of a series of articles based on the project cycle of an advocacy plan.
