Aqua4East project
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Authors
Fatima Mahmoud Abuelnaga
Issue Date
2017-12
Type
Language
en
Keywords
Environment , Water and Sanitation
Alternative Title
Abstract
Sustainable access to water, and improved sanitation and hygiene behaviour in the three states of Sudan (Kassala, Red Sea, Gedaref) funded by DFID (Aqua4East) https://practicalaction.org/water-for-3-states Activities include: Raising awareness on the importance of water resources management Establishing Water Resources Management Committees (WRMCs) and training participants through a participatory planning process Setting up data collection systems and conducting feasibility studies on options for water resources management infrastructure Developing Water Resources Management Plans (WRMPs) for selected catchment areas for construction or renovation of water collection and delivery Constructing appropriate water infrastructure for groundwater collection Renovating and/or constructing appropriate drinking water facilities Promoting appropriate methods for household water treatments Delivering training on the operation and maintenance of water facilities Establishing local spare parts supply chains for water points Promoting behaviour change for improved sanitation and hygiene practices Sanitation and hygiene promotion in the communities and in schools Construction of latrines in schools, health centres and public places Support to sanitation-related small businesses