| Title | Landscaping of technologies : an output of the project "Landscaping and Review of Approaches and Technologies for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: Opportunities for Action" |
| Publication Type | Literature Review |
| Year of Publication | 2006 |
| Authors | Carter, R, Byers, M |
| Pagination | 125 p. : boxes, fig. |
| Date Published | 2006-09-01 |
| Publisher | IRC |
| Place Published | Delft, The Netherlands |
| Publication Language | English |
| Keywords | appropriate technology, evaluation, hygiene, maintenance, operation, sanitation, sdisan, sdiwat, water supply |
| Abstract | This landscaping document was prepared as part of a broader review of the water, sanitation and hygiene (WS&H) sector commissioned by the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation. It provides an overview of technologies that have been employed in the delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene services. The document provides a framework for assessing and appraising technologies and explores the reasons for the past take up, or failure, taking into account requirements for management, operation and maintenance. It provides a number of recommendations as to the most promising technologies and areas where further research and development may be required. |
| Notes | Includes references and glossary |
| Custom 1 | 201, 301 |
| Citation Key | 59067 |
