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December 27, 2023
Evaluating the relationship between community water and sanitation access and the global burden of antibiotic resistance: an ecological study
Antibiotic resistance is a leading cause of death, with the highest burden occurring in low-resource settings. There is little evidence on the potential for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) access to reduce antibiotic resistance in humans
December 27, 2023
From Trash Barriers to ‘Sky Latrines’: Leveraging Entrepreneurship to Address WASH-Related Challenges in Cambodia’s Floating Villages
Navigating her traditional long boat between the houses in this floating Cambodian village, trash collector Nov Saroeun (pictured above) cuts a striking figure.
January 2, 2023
We Need to Help Small Businesses on the Front Lines of Water and Sanitation in Asia
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role across the water and sanitation value chain. They need innovative financing solutions….
January 2, 2023
Speaking of Toilets… A Chronicle Conversation with “Mr. Toilet”, Jack Sim
Ahead of World Toilet Day, the UN Chronicle spoke with Jack Sim, Founder and Director of the World Toilet Organization….
January 2, 2023
How sanitation collectives in India help the marginalized earn livelihood and respect
Deepa (name changed), a 36-year-old transgender woman, had to flee her home in southern India when she was 18….
November 18, 2022
Loo What? The Story of an Entrepreneur Tackling the Global Sanitation Challenge
Healthy reminder to know that toilets have a positive impact on the daily lives of people
November 18, 2022
Sanitation-linked livelihoods project: Six key insights from a learning study
Understanding the barriers and facilitators in programs related to fecal sludge and septage management..
August 20, 2022
Why there is a need for philanthropic investments in urban sanitation in India
To evaluate the extent and mechanisms to which sanitation services are accessed by all.
August 20, 2022
Meeting the Demand for Investments in Water and Sanitation
Turning water and sanitation into investable opportunities.
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GST 2.0 and Tax Cuts: Can They Make Growth Fairer and Greener?
India's latest GST reform, being termed as GST 2.0, is more than just slashing rates. By simplifying the tax structure, cutting levies on essentials, and supporting renewable infrastructure, it's open..
Reimagining Sports in CSR: From Tokenism to a Vehicle for Multiplying Impact
In 2023–24, Indian companies spent about ₹1,396 crore of their CSR budgets on sports — just 4% of the total ₹34,909 crore Indian corporates spent on CSR that year. Most of the rest went to edu..
Interactive SHG Map of India: 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups are spread across 27 States and 6 UTs in India
Under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), India has 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) spread across 27 states and 6 Union Territories. Each of these small, self-governed, and peer-co..