RWSN Library
Resources
The importance of groundwater for Safely Managed Drinking Water Services for Rural Populations – presentations at the 2019 World Water Week in Stockholm
Downloads: 93
Author: Armstrong, A; Danert, K; Johnston, R & Slaymaker, T; Ir NIJIMBERE Robert
Year of Publishing: 2019
Concerns about corrosion and the quality of handpump components in Burkina Faso and beyond
Qualité et corrosion des pièces composantes des Pompes à Motricité Humaine au Burkina Faso et au-delà
Downloads: 142
Author: Danert, K
Year of Publishing: 2019
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: Skat Foundation
The Zimbabwe Bush Pump
Downloads: 111
Author: Morgan, Peter
Year of Publishing: 2019
Publisher: Aquamor Pvt Ltd
Do rope and washer pumps provide safe water and satisfied users? A case study piloting new rural water supply technology in Rumphi District, Malawi.
Downloads: 20
Author: Mkandawire, J. C., Tembo, M., Nhlema, M., Luhanga, J. and Holm, R. H.
Year of Publishing: 2019
Publisher: Water SA, 2019, 45(3), pages 456-463.
Institution: Mzuzu University
Technical Specification. Drilling, Test pumping , Pump Installation and Associated Works
Water Supply and Sanitation Programme
Downloads: 103
Author: Government of Uganda
Year of Publishing: 2019
Institution: Ministry of Water & Environment
Innovations in Rural Water Supply Sustainability
RWSN briefing note for the World Bank
Downloads: 29
Author: Furey, S. G.
Year of Publishing: 2019
Publisher: The World Bank
Institution: RWSN/Skat Foundation
Forage d’eau: vers la professionnalisation d’un secteur
Downloads: 324
Author: UNICEF et Skat Foundation
Year of Publishing: 2018
Statutory Instruments for Groundwater in Zambia
Downloads: 160
Author: Government of Zambia
Year of Publishing: 2018
Improving the Professionalism in the Drilling Sector for Cost-Effective Boreholes in Madagascar
Downloads: 113
Author: Serele, Charles
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: UNICEF
Institution: UNICEF
Rapport de formation - Techniques et Supervision de Forages (Madagascar)
Downloads: 108
Author: Serele, Charles
Year of Publishing: 2018
Solar Water Pumping Miniguide
Downloads: 3348
Author: International Organisation for Migration - Global Solar and Water Initiative
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: IOM
Institution: IOM
Professional Management of Water Well Drilling Projects and Programmes Online Course 2018
Report for Course Participants
Downloads: 119
Author: Danert, K and Theis, S
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: UNICEF-Skat Foundation Collaboration 2017-2019,
Le Pompage Solaire: Manuel de Formation
Appliqué aux Adductions d’Eau Potable en milieu rural
Downloads: 209
Author: van de Giessen,E., E. Roek, G. Bom, S. Abric and R. Vuik
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: PRACTICA Foundation
Institution: UNICEF / Practica Foundation
Perceived trends in the development of individualised water supplies in Africa.
Survey Summary
Downloads: 67
Author: Healy, A.
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: Cardiff University/RWSN
Institution: RIGSS
Resilience in Groundwater Supply Systems: Integrating Resource Based Approaches with Agency, Behaviour and Choice (RIGSS)
Final Report
Downloads: 74
Author: Healy, A.; Upton, K.; Bristow, G.; Allan, S.; Bukar, Y.; Capstick, S.; Danert, K.; Furey, S.; Goni, I.; MacDonald, A.; Theis, S.; Tijani, M.N.; Whitmarsh, L.
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: Cardiff University
Evaluation of the sustainability of solar powered water supply systems in Kenya
Downloads: 237
Author: EED Advisory Ltd.
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: EED Advisory Ltd.
Institution: EU, IOM, Oxfam, NFC, GSWI
Gender and social analysis of the Dhundi Solar Cooperative, Gujarat
Findings from the field visits 3-4 March 2018
Downloads: 57
Author: B. van Koppen, G, Rai, and R.Rathod
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: IWMI
Institution: IWMI
Bonnes pratiques pour la réalisation de forages au Burkina Faso - 2017
Note de mission
Downloads: 130
Author: Danert. K, Ouedraogo, JP, Amadou, B et Zombre, A
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: Skat Foundation
Borehole Drilling – Planning, Contracting & Management: A UNICEF Toolkit
Downloads: 6286
Author: Dotun Adekile & Kerstin Danert, Skat Foundation, St Gallen, Switzerland; Jose Gesti Canuto, UNICEF, New York, USA; Djani Zadi, Peter Harvey, and Anne Cabrera-Clerget, UNICEF, Copenhagen, Denmark
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: UNICEF
Institution: UNICEF
Borehole Drilling Supervision Short Course, Zambia (2018)
Downloads: 518
Author: Dotun Adekile, Max Karen & Kerstin Danert
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: Skat Foundation
Performance evaluation and economic analysis of solar photo-voltaic water pumping systems: Case of Abakore borehole water supply system in Kenya
Downloads: 80
Author: Otieno, J. O.; Omuto, C. T.; Gitau, A. A.
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
Institution: University of Nairobi, Kenya, Department of Environmental and Biosystems Engineering
Funding mechanisms to incentivize sustainable and inclusive water provision in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands
Downloads: 66
Author: Ashni Shah; Rob Mills
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: Oxfam International
Institution: Oxfam International
Water Supply Borehole Drilling Supervision Training - Water Futures Programme
Downloads: 195
Author: Mannix, N.
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: Climate Justice Fund
Institution: Climate Justice Fund
Measuring functionality and performance levels
Technical brief
Downloads: 247
Author: Fallas, H. C., MacDonald, A.M., Casey, V., Kebede, S., Owor, M., Mwathunga, E., Calow, R., Cleaver, F., Cook, P., Fenner, R.A., Dessie, N., Yehualaeshet, T., Wolde, G., Okullo, J., Katusiime, F., Alupo, G., Berochan, G., Chavula, G., Banda, S., Mleta, P.,
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Institution: UPGro Hidden Crisis Consortium
SADC-GMI Short Course 1: Drilling Supervision (2018)
23 – 27 April 2018, Institute for Groundwater Studies, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Downloads: 115
Author: SADC-GMI
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: SADC-GMI
Institution: SADC-GMI
Dosifcador de cloro con bomba eléctrica
Manual de instalación, operación y mantenimiento
Downloads: 32
Author: Proyecto SABA Plus, CARE PERU, COSUDE
Year of Publishing: 2018
Compendio de Innovaciones Tecnológicas en Agua y Saneamiento Rural
Experiencias del Proyecto SABA Plus
Downloads: 10
Author: Cárdenas, Z., Giancarlos Niccolay, S. R., Pacheco, H., Díaz, N. and W. Cabrera
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: CARE/COSUDE
Institution: SABA+
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
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
Striving for Professionalism in Cost Effective Boreholes Angola
Downloads: 120
Author: Dotun Adekile, Bélis Matabire, Miguel Angel Gonzalez Alonso and Dr Kerstin Danert
Year of Publishing: 2017
Publisher: UNICEF/ Skat Foundation
Institution: UNICEF/ Skat Foundation
Preliminary Assessment on the status of the water well drilling sector in Angola, Final Report
Downloads: 97
Author: Fiel, P.
Year of Publishing: 2017
Publisher: UNICEF
Institution: UNICEF
Código de Boas Práticas para a Obtenção de Furos Rentáveis
Downloads: 62
Author: Kerstin Danert, Tom Armstrong, Dotun Adekile, Bruno Duffau, Inoussa Ouedraogo e Clement Kwei
Year of Publishing: 2017
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: RWSN
Solar pumping for rural water supply: life-cycle costs from eight countries
40th WEDC International Conference
Downloads: 182
Author: A. Armstrong, J. Mahan & J. Zapor
Year of Publishing: 2017
Publisher: WEDC Conference 2017
Institution: Water Mission
Estudo preliminar sobre o estado da perfuraçao de poços de agua em Angola
Downloads: 13
Author: Fiel, P.
Year of Publishing: 2017
Publisher: UNICEF
Institution: UNICEF
The Zimbabwe Bush Pump: 54 mm open top cylinder model
Recent research into technical methods of reducing down time, using standard downthe- hole equipment
Downloads: 80
Author: Morgan, Peter
Year of Publishing: 2017
Institution: Aquamor Pvt Ltd
The handpump choice is yours: A pilot study in Rumphi District, Malawi.
Downloads: 11
Author: Holm, R., Kamangira, A., Kasulo, V., Kaponda, P., Hara, E., Carney-Filmore, C. and Nhlema, M.
Year of Publishing: 2017
Publisher: Waterlines, 2017, 36 (4), pages 358-366.
Institution: Mzuzu University
Procurement, Costing & Pricing and Contract Management of Borehole Construction - Zambia Short Course Report
Striving for Professionalism in Cost Effective Boreholes in Zambia
Downloads: 898
Author: ADEKILE, D and DANERT, K
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: Skat Foundation
Professional Water Well Drilling
A UNICEF Guidance Note
Downloads: 3108
Author: Danert K., Gesti Canuto J.
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: Unicef
An Evaluation of the BluePump in Kenya and Gambia
Downloads: 122
Author: Foster, T. & McSorely, B.
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: University of Technology Sydney & Oxfam
Institution: Institute for Sustainable Futures
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
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
Malawi: Technical Manual for Water Wells and Groundwater Monitoring Systems and Standard Operating Procedures for Groundwater
Downloads: 3031
Author: Malawi Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: Malawi Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development
Institution: Malawi Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development
Scaling up solar powered water supply systems: a review of experiences
Downloads: 179
Author: UNICEF
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: UNICEF
Review of Upgraded Family Well Programme in Makoni & Buhera districts, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe
Country Report: UNICEF East and South Africa Regional Office (ESARO)
Downloads: 40
Author: Olschewski, A., Matimati R. and A. Waterkeyn
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: UNICEF
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.
Access to groundwater and link to the impact on quality of life
A look at the past, present and future public health needs in Mzimba district, Malawi
Downloads: 32
Author: Rieger, K., Holm, R. H. and Sheridan H.
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2016, 2-3, pages 117–129. DOI: 10.1016/j.gsd.2016.07.002
Institution: Mzuzu University
RWSN E-discussion on Groundwater Regulation - July 2016
Downloads: 42
Author: Danert, K. Adekile, D., Gesti-Canuto, J.
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: RWSN
UPGro abstracts from 41st IAH Congress, Sep 2014
Downloads: 133
Author: Various
Year of Publishing: 2015
Institution: IAH/UPGro
RWSN Webinar Series 2015
Downloads: 682
Author: Kerstin Danert
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: RWSN
Handpump Standardisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Seeking a Champion
RWSN Publication 2015-1
Downloads: 1620
Author: MacArthur, J.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: RWSN
Manual Drilling Compendium 2015
RWSN Publication 2015-2
Downloads: 2186
Author: DANERT K.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: Skat
Institution: Skat
Chad’s Growing Manual Drilling Industry
Downloads: 225
Author: DANERT K.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: Skat Foundation
UPGro Catalyst projects
A synthesis and individual project activities and results
Downloads: 89
Author: UPGro
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Water Source Protection
Exploring ways to incentivise citizens and organisations to manage shared water resources in a fair, equitable way.
Downloads: 560
Author: FUREY S. G.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: RWSN
Utilisation de la télédétection et de la modélisation du terrain pour l'identification des zones favorables aux forages manuels
Remote sensing and terrain modelling to identify suitable zones for manual drilling in Africa
Downloads: 659
Author: FUSSI, F. et al.
Year of Publishing: 2015
UPGro Consortium Kick-off meeting presentations
London, 22 April 2015
Downloads: 35
Author: UPGro
Year of Publishing: 2015
Hand drilling a shallow tube-well in Zimbabwe and fitting a simple “Bailer-bucket” for water lifting
Downloads: 334
Author: MORGAN, P.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: Aquamor
Institution: Aquamor
Elements of Sustainable Solar Water Pumping System Design
Synthesis and presentations from 2015 WEDC Conference Workshop
Downloads: 2075
Author: ARMSTRONG, A.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: Water Missions International
Sustainable Groundwater Development in Africa: More than Engineering
Keynote for Oklahoma University WaTER Conference 2015
Downloads: 127
Author: DANERT, K.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: Skat Foundation
Drilling Procurement and Contract Management
Documents and Templates from UNICEF Mali
Downloads: 458
Author: UNICEF
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: UNICEF
Institution: Unicef Mali