RWSN Library
Resources
Elements of Sustainable Solar Water Pumping System Design
Synthesis and presentations from 2015 WEDC Conference Workshop
Downloads: 2086
Author: ARMSTRONG, A.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: Water Missions International
Myths of the Rural Water Supply Sector
RWSN Perspective No 4
Downloads: 1870
Author: RWSN Executive Steering Committee
Year of Publishing: 2010
Publisher: RWSN
TAF (Step 0): Manual
Read me first!
Downloads: 1427
Author: OLSCHEWSKI, A.
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: WASHTech Project
Global prospects to deliver safe drinking water services for 100 million rural people by 2030
REACH working paper 12
Downloads: 1044
Author: Nilsson, K., Hope, R., McNicholl, D., Nowicki, S., and Charles, K.
Year of Publishing: 2021
Publisher: University of Oxford and RWSN
Institution: REACH programme
Technologies applied for drinking water treatment in rural communities
The application of drip chlorination, tablet chlorinators, solar disinfection technology and ceramic filter in Honduras
Downloads: 998
Author: BRAND, A. P.
Year of Publishing: 2004
Publisher: Water and Sanitation Program (WSP)
RWSN Webinar early series, April - Jun 2020 - Presentations and recordings
Downloads: 939
Author: Various
Year of Publishing: 2020
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: RWSN
TAF (Step 2): Water - New - General
Assessment Indicator Sheet
Downloads: 889
Author: OLSCHEWSKI, A.
Year of Publishing: 2014
Publisher: WASHTech Project
Professionnaliser l'eau et l'assainissement en milieu rural au Mali
Downloads: 855
Author: GIZ
Year of Publishing: 2020
Publisher: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Spring Catchment
Manuals on Drinking Water Supply. Volume 4:
Downloads: 754
Author: MEULI, C., WEHRLE, K.
Year of Publishing: 2001
Publisher: Skat
WASH writing course: Participant folder materials
Downloads: 751
Author: various
Year of Publishing: 2012
Publisher: RWSN
Multiple Use Water Services - Potential and Challenges for Rural Dwellers (English/Francais/Espanol).
E-Discussion on Multiple use water services, 28th of April – 24th of May 2014.
Downloads: 745
Author: MUS Group/RWSN
Year of Publishing: 2014
Publisher: RWSN
I TRIED TO SAVE THE WORLD AND FAILED
Downloads: 727
Author: Siegel, L.
Year of Publishing: 2022
Publisher: Self-published
RWSN Early Webinar Series 2025
Recordings and Slides
Downloads: 719
Author: RWSN
Year of Publishing: 2025
Publisher: Rural Water Supply Network
RWSN Strategy 2018-2023
La stratégie RWSN 2018-2023
Downloads: 718
Author: RWSN
Year of Publishing: 2020
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: RWSN
What’s Working, Where, and for How Long
A 2016 Water Point Update to the RWSN (2009) statistics
Downloads: 647
Author: Banks, B. & S. G. Furey
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: GWC/Skat
TAF (Step 2): Water - Existing - General
Assessment Indicator Sheet
Downloads: 641
Author: OLSCHEWSKI, A.
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: WASHTech Project
TAF (Step 1): Sanitation - Latrine
TAF Screening Sheet
Downloads: 620
Author: OLSCHEWSKI, A.
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: WASHTech Project
A preliminary study of training artisans in upgradeable techniques for family owned wells
Downloads: 585
Author: MORGAN, P. and A. KANYEMBA
Year of Publishing: 2012
Publisher: Aquamor Pvt Ltd
TIP (STEP 3) Framework for Technology Introduction Process – The TIP Guide
TIP Guidelines
Downloads: 570
Author: OLSCHEWSKI, A.
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: WASHTech Project
Institution: Skat Foundation and WaterAid UK
Water Source Protection
Exploring ways to incentivise citizens and organisations to manage shared water resources in a fair, equitable way.
Downloads: 562
Author: FUREY S. G.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: RWSN
TAF (Step 1): Water - Water Lifting
TAF Screening Sheet
Downloads: 546
Author: OLSCHEWSKI, A.
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: WASHTech Project
WASH writing course: Facilitators’ Manual and Hand-outs
Improving documentation in the WASH sector for policy, programmes and publication: a writing course for WASH professionals
Downloads: 476
Author: FUREY S. G. & DANERT K.
Year of Publishing: 2012
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: RWSN/SHARE/WaterAid/Skat
TAF (Step 2): Sanitation - New - General
Assessment Indicator Sheet
Downloads: 467
Author: OLSCHEWSKI, A.
Year of Publishing: 2014
Publisher: WASHTech Project
“What is the current wisdom on the best way to manage cash reserves and to manage the risk of big CapManEx costs in the future?”
RWSN Discussion Synthesis
Downloads: 463
Author: FUREY S. G.
Year of Publishing: 2014
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: Skat
Technological Innovations for Rural Water Supply in Low-Resource Settings
USAID REAL-Water Learning Note and Full Report
Downloads: 463
Author: REAL-Water
Year of Publishing: 2022
Publisher: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Institution: Rural Evidence and Learning for Water Project.
TAF (Step 2): Sanitation - Existing - General
Assessment Indicator Sheet
Downloads: 457
Author: OLSCHEWSKI, A.
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: WASHTech Project
TAF (Step 2.1): Cost Calculation
Assessment Support Tool
Downloads: 457
Author: WOODE, P. A., NYARKO, K. B. and B. DWUMFOUR-ASARE
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: WASHTech Project
Institution: KNUST
Water Safety Planning for Small Communities
Step-by-step risk management guidance for drinking-water supplies in small communities
Downloads: 453
Author: WHO
Year of Publishing: 2012
Publisher: World Health Organisation
RWSN Annual Report 2023
Downloads: 452
Author: RWSN
Year of Publishing: 2024
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: RWSN
Africa wide water, sanitation and hygiene technology review
WASHTech - Deliverable 2.1
Downloads: 446
Author: PARKER, A.
Year of Publishing: 2012
Publisher: WASHTech
Institution: EU FP7
TAF Assessment - Results Summary Template
Microsoft Word Template
Downloads: 414
Author: BEALE, J
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: WASHTech Project
2019 RWSN Webinar early series (Apr - Jun 2019)
Downloads: 404
Author: Various (2019) 2019 RWSN Webinar early series (Apr - Jun 2019). Presentations and recordings
Year of Publishing: 2019
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: RWSN
Guidebook for the implementation of decentralised water supply systems in Moldova
ApaSan, Swiss Water and Sanitation Project in Moldova
Downloads: 386
Author: Compilation: K. Klingel and S. Diener
Year of Publishing: 2014
Publisher: Skat Consulting Ltd
Institution: ApaSan, SDC, ADC
Guidelines to Planning Sustainable Water Projects and Selecting Appropriate Technologies
Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group
Downloads: 364
Author: WASRAG
Year of Publishing: 2012
Publisher: Rotary International
Professionalising community management of rural water supply
Navigating the transition in sub-Saharan Africa
Downloads: 359
Author: Carter, R. C.
Year of Publishing: 2023
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: Rural Water Supply Network
Framework for Water Source Protection
Ministry of Water & Environment, Uganda
Downloads: 355
Author: MWE
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: Ministry of Water & Environment
Institution: Directorate of Water Resource Management
TAF profile template
Powerpoint Template
Downloads: 349
Author: SKAT
Year of Publishing: 2012
Publisher: WASHTECH
Water Catchment Protection Handbook
1. Learning and Experience Sharing Series
Downloads: 345
Author: VAN DER WAARDE, J. J., TEBONG MUSA, H. and ISCHER M.
Year of Publishing: 0000
Publisher: Helvetas
SDC Guideline for sustainable groundwater resource management
Swiss Humanitarian Aid Reports and Papers (SHARP Series: GW/2016/1)
Downloads: 323
Author: BUSSARD, T.
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: SDC
Nota de politica – Usos Multiples del Agua Planificacion de servicios de agua que se adaptan a las multiples necesidades de las familias rurales pobres
Downloads: 318
Author: Ines Restrepo
Year of Publishing: 2007
Publisher: Instituto Cinara – Universidad del Valle
Institution: Instituto Cinara – Universidad del Valle
From implementor to facilitator – Transition management of the Department of Rural Water Supply in Lesotho
case studies of rural water supplies
Downloads: 282
Author: Skat Foundation
Year of Publishing: 2002
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: Helvetas
Epanet and Development
How to calculate water networks by computer
Downloads: 277
Author: Arnalich, S.
Year of Publishing: 2021
Publisher: Aranlich
Optimising Road Development for Groundwater Recharge and Retention
Final Workshop
Downloads: 261
Author: Meta Meta Research / Mekelle University
Year of Publishing: 2014
Publisher: Meta Meta Research
Synthesis Report of the Country Technology Reviews
WASHTech - Deliverable 2.2
Downloads: 233
Author: TRAWICK, P. & A. PARKER
Year of Publishing: 2012
Publisher: WASHTech
Institution: EU FP7
Building Construction
Manuals on Drinking Water Supply. Volume 3:
Downloads: 224
Author: MEULI, C., WEHRLE, K., MULLER, H. and PFIFFNER, H.
Year of Publishing: 2001
Publisher: Skat
Rural Water Supplies and Sanitation
An update and compilation of research activities in support of Zimbabwe’s rural water supply and sanitation program
Downloads: 213
Author: Morgan, P.
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: Aquamor Pvt. Ltd.
Institution: Aquamor Pvt. Ltd.
RWSN Annual Report 2024
Professional Rural Water Services for All
Downloads: 208
Author: RWSN
Year of Publishing: 2025
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: Skat Foundation
TIP Matrix for cost Model “CapEx subsidized”
Downloads: 205
Author: OLSCHEWSKI, A.
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: WASHTech Project
Proceedings and report from the 7th RWSN Forum (2016, Abidjan)
Contributions et rapport du 7ème Forum RWSN (2016, Abidjan)
Downloads: 205
Author: FUREY, S. G. (editor)
Year of Publishing: 2017
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: RWSN
RWSN Young Professionals Engagement Strategy (2018)
Stratégie d'engagement avec les jeunes professionnels de RWSN (2018)
Downloads: 197
Author: RWSN Secretariat
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: RWSN
Water Supply Borehole Drilling Supervision Training - Water Futures Programme
Downloads: 196
Author: Mannix, N.
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: Climate Justice Fund
Institution: Climate Justice Fund
Rural Water Supply Network - Annual Report 2016
Enabling practitioners, professionals and ultimately water users to make informed decisions on how to improve and maintain access to safe water in rural areas.
Downloads: 185
Author: RWSN
Year of Publishing: 2017
Publisher: Skat Foundtion
Institution: Rural Water Supply Network
Noticias del RWSN - en español
Downloads: 163
Author: RWSN Secretariat
Year of Publishing: 2024
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: RWSN
TIP Matrix for cost Model “No subsidies”
Downloads: 161
Author: OLSCHEWSKI, A.
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: WASHTech Project
Compendium of Water Supply Technologies in Emergencies
Downloads: 161
Author: Coerver A, Ewers, L., Fewster, E., Galbraith, D., Gensch, R., Matta, V., Peter, M.
Year of Publishing: 2021
Publisher: German WASH Network (GWN), University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), Global WASH Cluster (GWC) and Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA).
Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Challenges in Latin America for the Next Decade
Lessons from the “Cusco+10” International Seminar
Downloads: 157
Author: PEARCE-OROZ, G.
Year of Publishing: 2011
Publisher: The World Bank
Institution: Water and Sanitation Program
Rainwater Harvesting: harnessing the storm
Briefing Note on the RAIN-RWSN webinar series 2014
Downloads: 155
Author: FUREY S. G.
Year of Publishing: 2014
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: RAIN
Capacity Development Plan 2012 - 2017
Liberia Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Sector
Downloads: 152
Author: NWSHPC
Year of Publishing: 2012
Publisher: Government of the Republic of Liberia
Water for Wajir
Decision modeling for the Habaswein-Wajir Water Supply Project in Northern Kenya
Downloads: 144
Author: Luedeling, E. and J. De Leeuw
Year of Publishing: 2014
Publisher: World Agroforestry Centre
WASH Capacity Development Resources
Downloads: 141
Author: RWSN Secretariat
Year of Publishing: 2019
Publisher: RWSN/Skat
Institution: RWSN/ Skat