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  1. 11. Assessing individual water and sanitation insecurity : A novel tool to track universal access, the case of Mukuru informal settlements in Nairobi.

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Adriana Lucia Soto Trujillo; [2018]
    Keywords : SDG 6 monitoring; water and sanitation insecurity; informal settlements;

    Abstract : Securing universal, safe, inclusive and affordable water and sanitation services, as targeted by SDG 6, is a challenge for urban settings. Particularly in informal settlements of Mukuru, Nairobi, were its crowded population, insecure land tenure and location in areas prone to environmental hazards places their inhabitants at greater risk of water and sanitation insecurity. READ MORE

  3. 12. "They're risking their lives to use the toilet”

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Anna Tillerman; Julia Jimson; [2017-05-30]
    Keywords : Inadequate sanitation; strategies; women; India; gender; class; capabilities approach;

    Abstract : This study is concerned with examining how women cope with inadequate sanitation. Through the lens of capability approach, gender and class, the aim of the study is to examine what strategies women have and use in order to cope with poor sanitation. The study is based on twelve semi-structured interviews with women in Tamil Nadu, India. READ MORE

  4. 13. Water and wastewater in Bangladesh, current status and a design of a decentralized solution

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Ayesha Sharmin; [2016]
    Keywords : sanitation; developing countries; wastewater; decentralization; water engineering; environmental engineering; avloppsteknik; vattenförsörjningsteknik; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Wastewater treatment in developing countries is a major concern and solution has become challenging for various unfavorable conditions. Inadequate education and low economic perspective are causing difficulties in implementing advanced treatment methods. READ MORE

  5. 14. Methane Production through Anaerobic Digestion at Backyard Pig Farms in Pampanga, Philippines

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Erika Strömvall; [2015]
    Keywords : biogas; backyard pig farms; small-scale; Pampanga Province; biogas; grisfarmar; småskalig; Pampangaprovinsen;

    Abstract : The Pampanga province is one of the largest pork-producing provinces in the Philippines. Half of the province's pigs are reared in so-called back-yard farms. At these farms, there are no regulations regarding manure management and because of this, large amounts of manure are dumped close to the stables. READ MORE

  6. 15. Social justice, globalisation and sex trafficking. Subtitle: A qualitative study on support to victims of the sex trade, in an Indian regional context

    University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Petra Spencer; [2014]
    Keywords : Globalisation; sex trafficking; social justice; social work; victims;

    Abstract : Karnataka har visat sig vara en populär destination för människohandel. Tyvärr faller många migranter och andra offer för människohandlare, ofta på grund av globaliseringens mörka sidor. READ MORE