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Appropriate technologies
Last updated on
19 February 2008
Technology notes: Water Aid
These technology notes provide an outline of the technologies used by Water Aid on long-term development projects in Africa and Asia. (Water Aid: 2007) More info >>
Choosing an appropriate technology
This technical brief provides guidance on how to choose water and sanitation technologies that are the most appropriate for a given context. (WELL) More info >>
WaterAid: Considerations before design
Considerations for assessing and planning community water projects. (WaterAid) More info >>
World Development Report 2004: Making services work for poor people
World Bank Report 2004 with information about how some water services are failing poor people. (World Bank) More info >>
Water, sanitation and health at a glance
The importance of water, sanitation and hygiene to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. (World Bank) More info >>
South Asia Regional Conference: water technologies
Conference presentations about technologies for poverty reduction in South Asia, including water resources. (Intermediate Technology Development Group) More info >>
Water sector technologies, sustainable livelihoods and poverty
Developing clean water supplies to reduce poverty and promote health. (Intermediate Technology Development Group) More info >>
Science and technology for sustainable livelihoods
Indigenous knowledge should be integrated with modern technology and science for sustainability. (United Nations Development Program) More info >>
Directory of environmentally sound technologies
Web directory with information about water institutions, information systems and technology. (United Nations Environment Program) More info >>
Water For The World Technical Notes
Technical information about rural water supply and sanitation. (Lifewater International) More info >>
Choosing appropriate technology for water treatment
Guide to selecting the most appropriate technical options for water treatment facilities. (Loughborough University) More info >>
Towards better programming: A Water Handbook
Appropriate technologies, the importance of community management of water resources and cost-effective solutions. (United Nations Children's Fund) More info >>
