Essays about: "rural water and sanitation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 30 essays containing the words rural water and sanitation.

  1. 11. Study of quality of drinking water : In rural areas of Souss Massa region

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

    Author : Marah Casao; [2018]
    Keywords : dricksvatten; vattenbrist; Marocko;

    Abstract : The scarcity of water affects many developing nations. Today, Morocco,characterized by an arid and semi-arid climate, is approaching absolute scarcityof freshwater availability of 730 m3/capita/year. The effect of the scarcity ofwater is highly evident in rural localities, which are driven to rely on wellwater and rainwater harvesting. READ MORE

  3. 12. Intercultural obstacles and resistance in decision-making processes about water and sanitation solutions : experiences of NGOs dealing with sanitation solutions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Sophie Müller; [2016]
    Keywords : water and sanitation; environmental communication; deliberative democracy; intercultural communication; solutions; change;

    Abstract : Since clean water and sanitation is one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the water and sanitation crisis still needs improvement and more attention, this thesis will deal with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) providing different solutions for improvement of the crisis, especially in the developing countries. The aim with this research is to investigate what obstacles and resistance the organizations face when they interact with the citizens, how the decisions of agreeing on a solution are made and what participatory methods are used in those countries where the NGOs are providing their alternatives. READ MORE

  4. 13. Investment in development of water supply and sanitation facilities benefit empowerment of women A Minor Field Study in rural Odisha, India

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Julia Behm; [2016]
    Keywords : empowerment; gender; time-use; India; Minor Field Study;

    Abstract : This study examines if investments in water and sanitation facilities can empower women through freeing up their time. Qualitative data from 108 surveys have been gathered from a case study in rural villages in Odisha, India. READ MORE

  5. 14. Cuamba Municipality, the capital of water? : A case study of the inclusion of female interests in water governance in Cuamba municipality, Mozambique.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Therese Abrahamsson; Elisa Gyllin; [2016]
    Keywords : Water governance; water source; women’s empowerment; female interests; four dimensions of water governance; Cuamba municipality; Mozambique.;

    Abstract : Abstract The purpose of this research is to examine if female interests have been included in different levels of water governance in Cuamba municipality, Mozambique in order to understand if gender equality and women empowerment is being addressed at the grassroots level. In Sub-Saharan Africa women generally have the responsibility of fetching water and are therefore directly affected by the quality and accessibility of water and sanitation services. READ MORE

  6. 15. 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