Water Essentials

The Untapped Potential of Decentralized Solutions to Provide Safe, Sustainable Drinking Water at Large Scale

Dalberg
Jan. 2017
This report argues that new approaches are needed to achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 6.1 by 2030. Through the analysis of 14 different small water enterprises, the report uncovers bottlenecks to scale and sustainability.
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Why “Improved” Water Sources are not Always Safe

Shaheed, A., Orgill, J., Montgomery, M., Jeuland, M., Brown, J.
WHO
Jan. 2014

This paper highlights factors that contribute to variability in water safety but may not always be recognized. Problems in adequate quality and quantity of water that are often caused by human behavior may contribute to an increased risk of poor health. 

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The State of African Cities 2014: Reimagining Sustainable Urban Transitions

UN Habitat
Jan. 2014

Prevailing development concepts applied to Africa’s rapidly expanding urban areas seem incapable of attaining prosperity for all. A radical re-imagination of approaches to urbanism can strengthen positive impacts of the current multiple transitions and improve urban living and working conditions.

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Intermittent vs. Continuous Water Supply: What Benefits do Households Actually Receive? Evidence from two cities in India

Onda, K.,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jan. 2014

This study finds that continuous water supply does not lead to more efficient consumption amongst higher income groups, and frequently leads to more waste across all income groups. Better management will lead to increased accessibility for the poorest and less wastage.

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Chasing for Water': Everyday Practices of Water Access in Peri-Urban Ashaiman, Ghana

Peloso, M., Morinville, C.
Water Alternatives; Vol 7, Issue 1
Jan. 2014

This paper assesses the water access for the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area population. The official water supply system is not sufficient to meet needs, and many households find themselves procuring water from informal suppliers that prove to be more reliable in terms of availability.

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Tapping the Markets: Opportunities for Domestic Investments in Water and Sanitation for the Poor

Sy, J., Warner, R., Jamieson, J.
The World Bank
Jan. 2014

There is a gap in water supply and demand that can be met if governements engage the private sector. The market potential is large, and poor populations are willing to pay for the security of private water services. Their costs and prices can be reduced if scaled, and if policies assist them.

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Evidence-Based Tailoring of Behavior-Change Campaigns: Increasing Fluoride-Free Water Consumption in Rural Ethiopia with Persuasion

Huber, A., Tobias, R., and Mosler, H-J.
Applied Psychology: Health and Wellbeing
Jan. 2014

Two hundred million people worldwide are at risk of developing dental and skeletal fluorosis due to excessive fluoride uptake from their water. Behavior-change campaigns implemented in Ethiopia show interventions are more likely effective if based on evidence and tailored to specific households.

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Output-Based Aid for Delivering WASH Services in Vietnam: Ensuring Sustainability and Reaching the Poor

Nguyen, M., Ljung, P., Nguyen, H.
37th WEDC International Conference, Hanoi, Vietnam,
Jan. 2014

Output-Based Aid (OBA) is used to provide sustainable access to clean water. East Meets West (EMW) - an international NGO - used this aid to successfully complete a WASH project, increasing stakeholder interest in using OBA to help reach WASH goals.

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Safe Water Network: Progress Report 2014

Safe Water Network
Jan. 2014

Safe Water Network operates in markets where incomes are insufficient and inflation is rampant, making sustainability of water systems difficult. By using innovative approaches and field-testing all implementations, the organization aims to standardize the model for easy replication and scalability.

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Success Factors for Reducing Maternal and Child Mortality

Kuruvilla, S., et al.
Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Jan. 2014

Some countries achieve faster progress than other comparable countries in reducing maternal and child mortality, but there is no standard formula. Access to improved water has a high necessity score, indicating improvement in necessary for fast-track progress.

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Giving Around the Globe

Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy
Jan. 2014

This report is designed to present, explore, and help you and your philanthropy team navigate the regional differences that define our increasingly interconnected world by presenting regional profiles of giving by large companies based in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

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