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September 10, 2012
Inclusive growth – the tide that will lift all boats
While the economic advancement in the developing countries in Asia in the past few years has been remarkable, the growth has been fragmented within each country. The vulnerable populations have become more so due to sustained economic ignorance, natural calamities and more. It is now not enough to alleviate the […]
September 10, 2012
India: Delhi Chief Minister launched solar powered water purifier plant
Chief Minister of Delhi recently launched a solar powered water purifier plant in east Delhi. The capacity of this plant is that of about 5000 litres of drinking water. Read more here.
September 10, 2012
IRIN campaigns for the need of water and sanitation for HIV positive people
An IRIN story focuses on the need for accessible clean water and adequate sanitation for the treatment of HIV positive people. HIV positive people on antiretroviral medicine need at least a litre and a half of clean water. Read more here.
September 10, 2012
India: SEWA launches factory for sanitary towels for poor rural women
Menstruation for women in rural areas is a cause of problem as they are forced to use unsanitary rags that cause diseases. Very often young girls do not attend schools because of unavailability of cheap sanitary towels. Now, SEWA, Self Employed Women’s Association has launched a factory which produces these […]
September 10, 2012
Egypt: The new enemy – Garbage
Egypt’s newly elected president, Mohammed Morsi has a separate issue added to a host of others his government must take care of. Cairo has a major waste management problem which has resulted in an overwhelming amount of waste and garbage all over the city. Read more here.
September 10, 2012
Ghana spends GH₵ 290 million on poor sanitation
According to the World Bank, Ghana spends as much as GH₵ 290 million, an amount equivalent of 1.6 per cent of its GDP on poor sanitation and hygiene. Read more here.
September 10, 2012
Sanitation: How the World Water Week is not just about water
While water and food sectors are affirmed linkages considered most often by aid agencies, it is the sanitation sector that has suffered the most neglect. Read about the current and upcoming initiatives by several multilateral organizations here.
September 10, 2012
India: Bangalore gets strewn with garbage
The IT hub of the country, Bangalore is strewn with piles of garbage all over as the nearby villagers refuse to let authorities dump the waste on their lands (read here). Read more here.
September 10, 2012
Providing clean drinking water for the world a huge challenge
At the commencement of the World Water Week, the UNICEF has commented on the task of providing clean drinking water to the entire world, saying that while considerable progress has been made, carrying the mission all the way and finishing the job could likely be a challenge. Read more here.
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