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Walters, J.P. et al., 2022. Sector perspectives on the attributes of system approaches to water, sanitation, and hygiene service delivery. Journal of environmental engineering, 148(6), pp.1-13 : 3 fig. 3 tab.

Published on: 24/08/2022

Using a multiround Delphi survey, a panel of WASH sector experts identify, characterise, and prioritise the necessary attributes of WASH systems...

Walters, J.P., Neely, K. & Pozo, K., 2017. Working with complexity : a participatory systems-based process for planning and evaluating rural water, sanitation and hygiene services. Journal of water sanitation and hygiene for development, 7(3), pp.426–435.

Published on: 19/01/2018

The 'Participatory Systems-based Planning and Evaluation Process' (PS-PEP) was tested in Nicaragua and found to be a powerful tool for WASH project...

Walters, J.P. & Javernick-Will, A.N., 2015. Long-term functionality of rural water services in developing countries : a system dynamics approach to understanding the dynamic interaction of factors. Environmental science & technology, 49(8), pp.5035-5043.

Published on: 13/06/2018

This study showcases a way for practitioners to better understand the complexities inherent in rural water development using expert opinion and...

Neely, K. & Walters, J.P., 2016. Using causal loop diagramming to explore the drivers of the sustained functionality of rural water services in Timor-Leste. Sustainability, 8(1), pp.1-18 : 11 fig., 1 tab. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/using_causal_loop_diagramming_to_explore_the_drivers_of_sustained_functionality_of_rural_water_services_in_timor-leste.pdf.

Published on: 29/06/2017

Drivers of sustainability in rural water services are increased robustness and reliability of water technology and the associated impact this has on...