RWSN Library

Summary Report of RWSN Work 2005-2008 + Summary Report of RWSN Work 2004-2006 and Outlook 2007 - 2009

Description:

The Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) is a global knowledge network that has evolved from the Handpump Technology Network (HTN). RWSN membership consists of sector professionals and organisations from all over the world. The RWSN goal is “access extended, and sustainability improved of rural water supplies in sub-Saharan Africa”. This is divided into four themes, known as flagships with the following aims:

Self-Supply (SS) – private investments and household initiatives are incorporated into national and international strategies for rural water supply improvement.

Cost-effective boreholes (CEB) – policies are adopted and practices are followed which bring about cost-effective borehole provision.

Sustainable handpumps (SH) – the percentage of functioning handpumps is increased through the application of improved supply chains and O&M practices.

Handpump Technologies (HT) - sustainable technologies that are affordable and responsive to the needs of the users are utilised.

RWSN concentrates on affordable and easy to maintain ground water related technologies and is the focal point for standardisation of low cost water supply technologies. It provides assistance for developing effective service delivery mechanism through local manufacturers and promotes policies that encourage the private sector to play a bigger role. It places special emphasis on adequate quality control mechanism.

Bibliographical Information:

Baumann, E. (2009) Summary Report of RWSN Work 2005-2008 . + Summary Report of RWSN Work 2004-2006 and Outlook 2007 - 2009 , RWSN/Skat Foundation , St. Gallen, Switzerland

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