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Can solar water kiosks generate sustainable revenue streams for rural water services?
Les kiosques à eau solaires peuvent-ils générer des flux de revenus durables pour les services d'eau en milieu rural ?
Downloads: 2
Author: Wagner J., S. Merner, S. Innocenti, A. Geling, R. Hope
Year of Publishing: 2025
Publisher: Science Direct
Institution: World Development
Handpump maintenance
guidelines for organising handpump maintenance systems
Downloads: 5
Author: Hofkes, EH
Year of Publishing: 1983
Publisher: IRC
Self-supply: Lessons from WaterAid’s experiences 2005–2023
Downloads: 27
Author: Bartnik T.
Year of Publishing: 2024
Publisher: WaterAid
Institution: WaterAid
Scaling up results-based funding for rural water services
Story of change: Key findings & emerging impacts
Downloads: 13
Author: REACH
Year of Publishing: 2023
Publisher: REACH
Institution: University of Oxford
Emerging Trends in Rural Water Management
REAL-Water Synthesis Report
Downloads: 0
Author: REAL-Water
Year of Publishing: 2023
Publisher: Rural Evidence and Learning for Water Project.
Institution: USAID
SIRWASH Webinar Series
Webinar series of the SIRWASH Programme (Sustainable and Innovative Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)
Downloads: 459
Author: Various
Year of Publishing: 2023
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: RWSN
Performance and prospects of rural drinking water services in francophone West Africa (EN/FR)
Downloads: 207
Author: REACH/RWSN
Year of Publishing: 2023
5 Stories of Change / 5 Historias de Cambio / 5 Histoires de Changement
WASH Agenda for Change
Downloads: 32
Author: Agenda for Change
Year of Publishing: 2023
Publisher: Agenda for Change
Water, Sanitation and Disability in Rural West Africa
Enhancing Access and Use of WASH facilities
Downloads: 28
Author: W. Ray Norman, Ph.D.
Year of Publishing: 2010
I TRIED TO SAVE THE WORLD AND FAILED
Downloads: 726
Author: Siegel, L.
Year of Publishing: 2022
Publisher: Self-published
Guidelines for community-driven water resource management
Downloads: 50
Author: SADC/Danida Regional Water Sector Programme
Year of Publishing: 2009
Publisher: Southern African Development Community/Danish
Institution: Southern African Development Community/Danish
Stop the rot: handpump functionality, corrosion, component quality and supply chains
Action research in sub-Saharan Africa
Downloads: 1705
Author: DANERT, K.
Year of Publishing: 2022
Publisher: Ask for Water GmbH, Skat Foundation and RWSN.
Global prospects to deliver safe drinking water services for 100 million rural people by 2030
REACH working paper 12
Downloads: 1021
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
2nd HTN Workshop (Malawi, 1997)
Partnerships, Roles and Responsibilities
Downloads: 18
Author: Wishart, G.
Year of Publishing: 1997
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: HTN (RWSN)
RWSN SADC strategic workshop report_June2021
Downloads: 41
Author: Sandra Fürst, Aline Saraiva Okello, Muthi Nhlema, Sean Furey
Year of Publishing: 2021
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: RWSN
The Karonga VLOM
Field Experience with Afridev Deepwell Handpumps April 1991 to March 1994
Downloads: 11
Author: Jespersen, C. B.
Year of Publishing: 1994
Publisher: Water Department/Danida
Institution: Karonga Lakeshore Integrated Rural Groundwater Project
Policy influence for ultra-deep reaching hand pumps
Case study for LifePump acceptance in Zambia and Malawi
Downloads: 828
Author: Chisenga, Bixler, Sitolo, Nyirenda, Muheka, Peacock
Year of Publishing: 2021
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: RWSN
Performance Evaluation of Handpumps used in UNIGEF Projects
Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Nigeria
Downloads: 12
Author: Baumann E.
Year of Publishing: 1993
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Regulating Rural Water Supply Services
A comparative review of existing and emerging approaches with a focus on GIZ partner countries
Downloads: 122
Author: Gerlach, E.
Year of Publishing: 2019
Publisher: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
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)
Professionalising rural water & sanitation in Mali
Downloads: 127
Author: GIZ
Year of Publishing: 2020
Publisher: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
REPUBLIQUE DU MALI - ETUDE DE FAISABILITE DES FORAGES MANUELS - IDENTIFICATION DES ZONES POTENTIELLEMENT FAVORABLES
Downloads: 27
Author: Fabio Fussi
Year of Publishing: 0000
Publisher: UNICEF, Practica Foundation and Enterprise Works/VITA
Institution: UNICEF, Practica Foundation and Enterprise Works/VITA
A qualitative assessment of disability friendly water and sanitation facilities in primary schools, Rumphi, Malawi
Downloads: 1
Author: Zaunda, H, Holm, R. H., Itimu-Phiri, A., Malota, M. and White, S.
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: Development Southern Africa, 2018, 35(6), pages 760-773. DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2018.1461610
Institution: Mzuzu University
Reducing the burden of rural water supply through greywater reuse
A case study from northern Malawi
Downloads: 35
Author: Newcomer, E., Boyd, C., Nyirenda, L., Opong, E., Marquez, S. and Holm, R.
Year of Publishing: 2017
Publisher: Water Science & Technology: Water Supply, 2017, 17(4), pages 1088-1096. DOI: 10.2166/ws.2017.004
Institution: Mzuzu University
Functionality and water quality of Elephant pumps
Implications for sustainable drinking water supplies in rural Malawi.
Downloads: 34
Author: Holm, R., Stroud, R., Msilimba, G. and Gwayi, S.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2015, 1, pages 129-134. DOI: 10.1016/j.gsd.2016.02.001
Institution: Mzuzu University
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
Achieving the sustainable development goals: A case study of the complexity of water quality health risks in Malawi
Downloads: 1
Author: Holm, R., Wandschneider, P., Felsot, A. and Msilimba, G.
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2016, 35:20. DOI: 10.1186/s41043-016-0057-x
Institution: Mzuzu University
A qualitative study of barriers to accessing water, sanitation and hygiene for disabled people in Malawi
Downloads: 18
Author: White, S., Kuper, H., Itimu-Phiri, A., Holm, R. and Biran, A.
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: PLoS ONE, 2016, 11(5), e0155043. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0155043
Institution: Mzuzu University
Comparative evaluation of the cost of water in northern Malawi
From rural water wells to science education
Downloads: 16
Author: Holm, R., Singini, W. and Gwayi, S.
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: Applied Economics, 2016, 48(47), pages 4573-4583. DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2016
Institution: Mzuzu University
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
Where are the rural groundwater quality data for the assessment of health risks in northern Malawi?
A thought leadership piece
Downloads: 17
Author: Holm, R. H., Kunkel, G. and Nyirenda, L.
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2018, 7, pages 157-163.
Institution: Mzuzu University
Using irrigation to kick-start multiple-use water services for small-scale farmers in Malawi:
a case study of the Nkhata Bay district, Malawi
Downloads: 21
Author: Stedman, S. Mnyimbiri, A. M., Kawonga, Z., Malota, M., Njera, D., Hall, R. P. and Holm, R. H.
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: Irrigation and Drainage, 2018, 67(5), pages 645–653
Institution: Mzuzu University
Drinking water quality and human dimensions of cholera patients to inform evidence-based prevention investment in Karonga District, Malawi
Downloads: 17
Author: Kaponda, P., Muthukrishnan, S., Barber, R and Holm, R. H.
Year of Publishing: 2019
Publisher: Water Supply, 2019,19.7, pages 2079-2087.
Institution: Mzuzu University
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: 19
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
Front-line rural health clinics: Water, sanitation and hygiene access in Ntcheu District (Malawi)
Downloads: 17
Author: Mmanga, M., Holm, R. H. and Di Bella, V.
Year of Publishing: 2020
Publisher: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C Volume 116, April 2020, 102862
Institution: Mzuzu University
Measuring functionality and performance levels
Technical brief
Downloads: 245
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
The 2019 RWSN directory of rural water supply services, tariffs, management models and lifecycle costs
2019 Edition [ENGLISH]
Downloads: 1489
Author: Deal, P. T. and Furey S. G.
Year of Publishing: 2019
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: RWSN
Water Supply Borehole Drilling Supervision Training - Water Futures Programme
Downloads: 190
Author: Mannix, N.
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: Climate Justice Fund
Institution: Climate Justice Fund
Inclusive Rural Water Supply Management Innovations
Summary of the Rural Water Supply Network’s Leave No-one Behind Group E-Discussion 12th November – 4th December 2018
Downloads: 165
Author: Kohlitz, J., Kome, A., Nath, P., Ahrari S., Gosling L.
Year of Publishing: 2018
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: SNV/UTS/WaterAid/Simavi
Malawi: Technical Manual for Water Wells and Groundwater Monitoring Systems and Standard Operating Procedures for Groundwater
Downloads: 2620
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
What’s Working, Where, and for How Long
A 2016 Water Point Update to the RWSN (2009) statistics
Downloads: 637
Author: Banks, B. & S. G. Furey
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: GWC/Skat
Quality Assurance of Unicef Drilling Programes for Boreholes in Malawi
Consultancy Services
Downloads: 43
Author: Anscombe J.R.
Year of Publishing: 2011
Publisher: Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development Malawi
Institution: unicef
Effective Joint Sector Reviews for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
A Study and Guidance - 2016
Downloads: 967
Author: DANERT, K, FUREY, S, MECHTA, M and GUPTA, S
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: World Bank
Institution: World Bank
Review of Self-supply and its support services in African countries
Synthesis Report
Downloads: 271
Author: Olschewski, A.
Year of Publishing: 2016
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: UNICEF
A Decade of WPM
RWSN: Mapping and Monitoring
Downloads: 107
Author: Pearce, J, E. Greggio, and E. Stephens
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: RWSN
Groundwater Resources of Malawi
Downloads: 78
Author: ODA/IGS
Year of Publishing: 1983
Publisher: Republic of Malawi
Institution: Department of Lands, Valuation and Water
Manual for Integrated Projects for Rural Groundwater Supplies
Downloads: 167
Author: ODA Groundwater Team
Year of Publishing: 1982
Institution: UNDP
Drilling Procurement and Contract Management
Documents and Templates from UNICEF Mali
Downloads: 440
Author: UNICEF
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: UNICEF
Institution: Unicef Mali
Security systems for Hand Pumps in rural areas of Malawi
Downloads: 40
Author: InterAide
Year of Publishing: 2014
المقررة الخاصة للأمم المتحدة المعنية بحق الإنسان في الحصول على مياه الشرب المأمونة وخدمات الصرف الصح
Downloads: 32
Author: DE ALBUQUERQUE, C.
Year of Publishing: 2014
Publisher: UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation
Institution: UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation
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: 644
Author: FUSSI, F. et al.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Short report on Self-supply Seminar at the “My Water-my business” event
20th March 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Downloads: 286
Author: OLSCHEWSKI, A.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Manual Drilling Compendium 2015
RWSN Publication 2015-2
Downloads: 2157
Author: DANERT K.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: Skat
Institution: Skat
Handpump Standardisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Seeking a Champion
RWSN Publication 2015-1
Downloads: 1601
Author: MacArthur, J.
Year of Publishing: 2015
Publisher: RWSN
Rainwater Harvesting: harnessing the storm
Briefing Note on the RAIN-RWSN webinar series 2014
Downloads: 154
Author: FUREY S. G.
Year of Publishing: 2014
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: RAIN
Handpumps: where now?
A synthesis of online discussions (2012-2014) -##2019 UPDATE##
Downloads: 1053
Author: FUREY S. G.
Year of Publishing: 2019
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: Skat Foundation
RWSN Handpump Survey 2013
Summary of Findings
Downloads: 993
Author: FUREY S. G.
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: Skat Foundation
Institution: Rural Water Supply Network
Webinar Series 2014 (UNICEF- RWSN) on Manual Drilling/Webinaires sur le sujet de Forage Manuel
Five Interactive webinars, which aim to promote South-South sharing. Une séries de cinq (5) Webinaires sur le sujet de Forage Manuel.
Downloads: 2275
Author: DANERT K
Year of Publishing: 2014
Publisher: UNICEF/RWSN
Institution: UNICEF/RWSN
Professionalising Manual Drilling: Guinea
A country summary
Downloads: 179
Author: LABAS, J & DANERT, K
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: RWSN
Professionalising Manual Drilling: Malawi
A country summary
Downloads: 373
Author: HOLME, R, DANERT, K, SITOLO, T, MCGILL J & HOLTSLAG H
Year of Publishing: 2013
Publisher: RWSN
Institution: Skat Foundation & UNICEF