Pathway to Empowerment: Women’s Decision-Making and Access to Water in the Pacific
By meeting women’s practical and strategic needs, including greater access to water and more influence in decision-making, society overall is improved and made more equitable.
The Health of Asia’s Rivers Lies Both in the Cities and on the Farms
Solutions that include both urban and rural environments, and the connections between the two, are needed to improve river health in Asia and the Pacific.
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Key to Pacific’s Ongoing COVID Strategy
Pacific island nations have been among the top performers worldwide in controlling COVID-19. A greater emphasis on water, sanitation and hygiene practices will help continue that success.
A Novel Approach to Tracking COVID-19
Testing sewage for the coronavirus could provide vital clues to its spread in areas where mass testing is difficult.
In Papua New Guinea, Hand Washing Can Be a Challenge in Some Communities
A lack of safe water supply in urban settlements around Asia and the Pacific complicates efforts to use improved hygiene to fight COVID-19
For Rural Water Systems, Small and Simple is a "Pipe Dream"
The idea that rural water schemes are only sustainable if small, simple and locally managed is a bias that must be overcome to get more clean water to the people who need it.
Get Smart to Avoid a Global Water Crisis
Technology is a critical aspect of improving the availability and accessibility of clean water around the world.
Cost-Sharing Can Be the Solution for Small-Town Water Supply Services
There is clear potential for replication and scaling up this model across developing Asia.
Think Bigger on Small Sanitation Projects to Reach the Urban Poor
Big off-site urban sanitation operations should be complemented with smaller sanitation schemes in poor neighborhoods.
Why Wastewater Matters, and Innovation is Indispensable
Innovative solutions can help Asian cities and communities leapfrog wastewater management challenges.