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Butterworth, J., Sutton, S. & Mekonta, L., 2013. Self-supply as a complementary water services delivery model in Ethiopia. , pp.p. 405 - 423; 5 tab.; 3 fig.

Published on: 08/10/2013

Self-supply, where households invest to develop their own easily-accessible water supplies, is identified as an alternative service delivery model...

Sutton, S., Butterworth, J. & Mekonta, L., 2012. A hidden resource: household-led rural water supply in Ethiopia, The Hague, The Netherlands: IRC. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/a_hidden_resource_web_version_aug_2013.pdf.

Published on: 13/05/2013

This report on Self-supply aims to help fill some of the gaps in our knowledge about the existing performance of traditional wells, especially water...

Sutton, S. et al., 2011. Towards the Ethiopian goal of universal access to rural water : understanding the potential contribution of self supply, (RiPPLE Working Paper 23 23) Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: RiPPLE, Research-inspired Policy and Practice Learning in Ethiopia and the Nile region. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Sutton-2011-Towards.pdf.

Published on: 17/10/2012

The role of government in accepting and accelerating household investment in water supply should be clarified further. Government’s role in...

Sutton, S., 2011. Accelerating self supply : summary of progress in introducing a new approach, (Rural water supply series : field note 2011 - 2) St. Gallen, Switzerland: Rural Water Supply Network, RWSN. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Sutton-2011-Accelerating.pdf.

Published on: 23/06/2011

It is becoming clear that household capacity, household priorities and the power of real ownership have already been strong drivers for rural...

Danert, K. & Sutton, S., 2010. Accelerating self supply : a case study from Uganda, (Rural water supply series : field note 2010 - 4) St. Gallen, Switzerland: Rural Water Supply Network, RWSN. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Danert-2010-Accelerating.pdf.

Published on: 23/06/2011

The Ministry of Water and Environment as well as numerous non-government organisations in Uganda have several years of experience in the promotion...

Sutton, S., 2010. Accelerating self supply : a case study from Zambia, (Rural water supply series : field note 2010 - 3) St. Gallen, Switzerland: Rural Water Supply Network, RWSN. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Sutton-2010-Accelerating.pdf.

Published on: 23/06/2011

Zambia has a very low density rural population, which makes the establishment of sustainable community water supplies a particular challenge....

Baumann, E. et al., 2010. WASH technology information packages : for UNICEF WASH programme and supply personnel, Copenhagen, Denmark: UNICEF. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Baumann-2010-WASH.pdf.

Published on: 24/08/2010

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Sutton, S. & Gomme, J., 2009. Transferring the rope pump to Africa : a long and winding road? . , pp.p. 144-160 : 1 box, 1 fig., 2 tab. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Sutton-2009-Transferring.pdf.

Published on: 22/06/2009

Sutton, S., 2009. An introduction to self supply : putting the user first : incremental improvements and private investment in rural water supply, (Field note / WSP) Nairobi, Kenya: Water and Sanitation Program - African Region. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Sutton-2009-Introduction.pdf.

Published on: 27/05/2009

Sutton, S., 2008. The risks of a technology-based MDG indicator for rural water supply, Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Sutton-2008-Risks.pdf.

Published on: 09/06/2011

Maiga, H., Maiga, B. & Sutton, S., 2006. Self-supply in Mali. , pp.p. 13-14 : 2 fig., 2 photogr. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Maiga-2006-Self.pdf.

Published on: 01/09/2006

Sutton, S., 2004. Self supply : a fresh approach to water for rural populations, (Field note / WSP) Nairobi, Kenya: Water and Sanitation Program - African Region. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Sutton-2004-Self.pdf.

Published on: 26/10/2005

Self supply is a demand-driven approach, built on the widespread desire of rural populations to invest in water solutions that directly benefit sm...

Sutton, S. & Nkoloma, H., 2003. Encouraging change : sustainable steps in water supply, sanitation and hygiene, London, UK: Teaching-aids At Low Cost (TALC).

Published on: 31/12/2004

The manual looks at ways to enable people to improve their own well-being through better water supply, water use, sanitation and hygiene.

Sutton, S., 2003. Is 'all or nothing' the right approach to rural water supply? : lessons from Zambia. , pp.p. 4-6 : 1 fig., 4 photogr. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/UNICEF-2003-Waterfront16_1.pdf.

Published on: 01/01/1970

Sutton, S., 2001. Water in the house : women's work, Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Sutton-2001-Water.pdf.

Published on: 01/01/1970

Sutton, S., 2000. The plastic revolution. , pp.p. 20-22 : 1 fig., 4 photogr. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Sutton-2000-Plastic.pdf.

Published on: 31/12/2004

Sutton, S., 1999. At a price? : the truth about community construction. , pp.p. 29-31 : 3 photogr. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Sutton-1999-At.pdf.

Published on: 29/12/2004

Harnmeijer, J. & Sutton, S., 1993. Measuring sustainability in the water sector. , pp.p. 28-30: 3 tab., photogr. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Harnmeijer-1993-Measuring.pdf.

Published on: 30/12/2004

Monitoring the sustainability of new water supplies often relies on indirect indicators, aiming to show that all preconditions for sustained...

Sutton, S., 1990. Status of monitoring and evaluation : ZAM 007 water supply and sanitation WASHE programme February 1990, London, UK: SWL Consultants. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/824-ZMWE-8208.pdf.

Published on: 01/01/1970

Sutton, S. & Mubiana, D., 1989. Household water quality in rural Zambia. , pp.p. 20-21: fig., tab. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Sutton-1989-Household.pdf.

Published on: 30/12/2004

Sutton, S. & Utkilen, H., 1989. Experience and results from a water quality project in Zambia. , pp.p. 6-8: tab., ill. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/Utkilen-1989-Experience.pdf.

Published on: 30/12/2004

Danert, K. et al., 2022. Assessment of the Simple, Market-based, Affordable and Repairable Technologies (SMART) approach for water and sanitation : final report, The Hague, the Netherlands: IRC Consult. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/smart-centre-report-irc-final_nov22.pdf.

Published on: 17/10/2022

The SMART market-based approach is contributing to SDG 6 and beyond. Its impact is significant, but localised.

Holtslag, H. et al., 2020. Smart hygiene solutions : affordable options for household level, Wageningen, the Netherlands: Smart Centre Group. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/smart-hygiene-solutions_v2.1_04may2020_lq.pdf.

Published on: 15/05/2020

Affordable hygiene solutions for households that can be made with locally available materials

Sutton, S., Butterworth, J.A. & IRC, 2021. Self-supply : filling the gaps in public water supply provision, Rugby, UK: Practical Action Publishing.

Published on: 01/02/2021

Self-supply's contribution to urban and rural water provision world-wide, and the gains of government support.

Smits, S. & Sutton, S., 2015. Self supply: the case for leveraging greater household investment in water supply, The Hague, The Netherlands: IRC. Available at: https://www.ircwash.org/sites/default/files/084-201502triple-s_bn03defweb_1.pdf.

Published on: 06/02/2014

Self supply is an approach that can improve the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of water services.