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			Triggering Reflection and Change			
			
			RWSN Story of Change			
			
			
			Downloads: 6			
				Author: Berstchy, V. & Furey, S. G. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2024 
				Publisher: RWSN
				Institution: Skat Foundation			
			
			Can solar water kiosks generate sustainable revenue streams for rural  water services?			
			
			Les kiosques à eau solaires peuvent-ils générer des flux de revenus durables pour les services d'eau en milieu rural ?			
			
			
			Downloads: 186			
				Author: Wagner J., S. Merner, S. Innocenti, A. Geling, R. Hope 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2025 
				Publisher: Science Direct
				Institution: World Development			
			
			Handpump maintenance			
			
			guidelines for organising handpump maintenance systems			
			
			
			Downloads: 14			
				Author: Hofkes, EH 
			
			Year of Publishing: 1983 
				Publisher: IRC			
			
			Self-supply: Lessons from WaterAid’s experiences 2005–2023			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 36			
				Author: Bartnik T.  
			
			Year of Publishing: 2024 
				Publisher: WaterAid
				Institution: WaterAid			
			
			Scaling up results-based funding for rural water services			
			
			Story of change: Key findings & emerging impacts			
			
			
			Downloads: 17			
				Author: REACH 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2023 
				Publisher: REACH
				Institution: University of Oxford			
			
			Emerging Trends in Rural Water Management			
			
			REAL-Water Synthesis Report			
			
			
			Downloads: 28			
				Author: REAL-Water 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2023 
				Publisher: Rural Evidence and Learning for Water Project.
				Institution: USAID			
			
			SIRWASH Webinar Series 			
			
			Webinar series of the SIRWASH Programme (Sustainable and Innovative Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)			
			
			
			Downloads: 481			
				Author: Various 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2023 
				Publisher: RWSN
				Institution: RWSN			
			
			Performance and prospects of rural drinking water services in francophone West Africa (EN/FR)			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 227			
				Author: REACH/RWSN  
			
			Year of Publishing: 2023 			
			
			5 Stories of Change / 5 Historias de Cambio / 5 Histoires de Changement			
			
			WASH Agenda for Change			
			
			
			Downloads: 35			
				Author: Agenda for Change 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2023 
				Publisher: Agenda for Change			
			
			Water, Sanitation and Disability in Rural West Africa			
			
			Enhancing Access and Use of WASH facilities			
			
			
			Downloads: 30			
				Author: W. Ray Norman, Ph.D. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2010 			
			
			Servicios sostenibles e innovadores de Agua, Saneamiento e Higiene en zonas rurales - SIRWASH			
			
			Cerrando brechas en la cobertura y calidad de los servicios de agua, saneamiento e higiene para asegurar servicios asequibles, sostenbibles y de calidad			
			
			
			Downloads: 10			
				Author: Agencia Suiza para el Desarrollo y la Cooperación (COSUDE) 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2021 			
			
			SISAR Model for Brazil Rural Water Supply			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 20			
				Author: Moraes Carvalho, D.,  M. Ossewaarde and T. Yue 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2020 
				Publisher: Erasmus University
				Institution: Rotterdam School of Management			
			
			SISAR Ceará, Brazil			
			
			Case Study			
			
			
			Downloads: 6			
				Author: Dos Santos Rocha, W. and M. Salvetti 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2017 
				Publisher: World Bank Group			
			
			I TRIED TO SAVE THE WORLD AND FAILED			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 727			
				Author: Siegel, L. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2022 
				Publisher: Self-published			
			
			Guidelines for community-driven water resource management			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 55			
				Author: SADC/Danida Regional Water Sector Programme 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2009 
				Publisher: Southern African Development Community/Danish
				Institution: Southern African Development Community/Danish			
			
			Stop the rot: handpump functionality, corrosion, component quality and supply chains			
			
			Action research in sub-Saharan Africa			
			
			
			Downloads: 1836			
				Author: DANERT, K. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2022 
				Publisher: Ask for Water GmbH, Skat Foundation and RWSN.			
			
			Global prospects to deliver safe drinking water services for 100 million rural people by 2030			
			
			REACH working paper 12			
			
			
			Downloads: 1046			
				Author: Nilsson, K., Hope, R., McNicholl, D., Nowicki, S., and Charles, K. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2021 
				Publisher: University of Oxford and RWSN
				Institution: REACH programme			
			
			2nd HTN Workshop (Malawi, 1997)			
			
			Partnerships, Roles and Responsibilities			
			
			
			Downloads: 22			
				Author: Wishart, G. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 1997 
				Publisher: Skat Foundation
				Institution: HTN (RWSN)			
			
			RWSN SADC strategic workshop report_June2021			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 41			
				Author: Sandra Fürst, Aline Saraiva Okello, Muthi Nhlema, Sean Furey 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2021 
				Publisher: RWSN
				Institution: RWSN			
			
			The Karonga VLOM			
			
			Field Experience with Afridev Deepwell Handpumps April 1991 to March 1994			
			
			
			Downloads: 12			
				Author: Jespersen, C. B. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 1994 
				Publisher: Water Department/Danida
				Institution: Karonga Lakeshore Integrated Rural Groundwater Project			
			
			Policy influence for ultra-deep reaching hand pumps			
			
			Case study for LifePump acceptance in Zambia and Malawi			
			
			
			Downloads: 844			
				Author: Chisenga, Bixler, Sitolo, Nyirenda, Muheka, Peacock 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2021 
				Publisher: Skat Foundation
				Institution: RWSN			
			
			Performance Evaluation of Handpumps used in UNIGEF Projects			
			
			Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Nigeria			
			
			
			Downloads: 14			
				Author: Baumann E. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 1993 
				Publisher: Skat Foundation			
			
			Rural Water 2021 + Blue Pages / Pages Bleues			
			
			Bienvenue à la première édition des Pages Bleues du RWSN.			
			
			
			Downloads: 1167			
				Author: RWSN 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2021 
				Publisher: RWSN			
			
			Regulating Rural Water Supply Services			
			
			A comparative review of existing and emerging approaches with a focus on GIZ partner countries			
			
			
			Downloads: 127			
				Author: Gerlach, E. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2019 
				Publisher: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH			
			
			Professionnaliser l'eau et l'assainissement en milieu rural au Mali			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 861			
				Author: GIZ 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2020 
				Publisher: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)			
			
			Professionalising rural water & sanitation in Mali			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 129			
				Author: GIZ 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2020 
				Publisher: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)			
			
			REPUBLIQUE DU MALI - ETUDE DE FAISABILITE DES FORAGES MANUELS - IDENTIFICATION DES ZONES POTENTIELLEMENT FAVORABLES			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 29			
				Author: Fabio Fussi 
			
			Year of Publishing: 0000 
				Publisher: UNICEF, Practica Foundation and Enterprise Works/VITA
				Institution: UNICEF, Practica Foundation and Enterprise Works/VITA			
			
			A qualitative assessment of disability friendly water and sanitation facilities in primary schools, Rumphi, Malawi			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 1			
				Author: Zaunda, H, Holm, R. H., Itimu-Phiri, A., Malota, M. and White, S. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2018 
				Publisher: Development Southern Africa, 2018, 35(6), pages 760-773. DOI: 10.1080/0376835X.2018.1461610
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			Reducing the burden of rural water supply through greywater reuse			
			
			A case study from northern Malawi			
			
			
			Downloads: 37			
				Author: Newcomer, E., Boyd, C., Nyirenda, L., Opong, E., Marquez, S. and Holm, R. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2017 
				Publisher: Water Science & Technology: Water Supply, 2017, 17(4), pages 1088-1096. DOI: 10.2166/ws.2017.004
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			Functionality and water quality of Elephant pumps			
			
			Implications for sustainable drinking water supplies in rural Malawi.			
			
			
			Downloads: 37			
				Author: Holm, R., Stroud, R., Msilimba, G. and Gwayi, S. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2015 
				Publisher: Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2015, 1, pages 129-134. DOI: 10.1016/j.gsd.2016.02.001
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			Access to groundwater and link to the impact on quality of life			
			
			A look at the past, present and future public health needs in Mzimba district, Malawi			
			
			
			Downloads: 32			
				Author: Rieger, K., Holm, R. H. and Sheridan H. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2016 
				Publisher: Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2016, 2-3, pages 117–129. DOI: 10.1016/j.gsd.2016.07.002
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			Achieving the sustainable development goals: A case study of the complexity of water quality health risks in Malawi			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 1			
				Author: Holm, R., Wandschneider, P., Felsot, A. and Msilimba, G. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2016 
				Publisher: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2016, 35:20. DOI: 10.1186/s41043-016-0057-x
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			A qualitative study of barriers to accessing water, sanitation and hygiene for disabled people in Malawi			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 31			
				Author: White, S., Kuper, H., Itimu-Phiri, A., Holm, R. and Biran, A. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2016 
				Publisher: PLoS ONE, 2016, 11(5), e0155043. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0155043
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			Comparative evaluation of the cost of water in northern Malawi			
			
			From rural water wells to science education			
			
			
			Downloads: 16			
				Author: Holm, R., Singini, W. and Gwayi, S. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2016 
				Publisher: Applied Economics, 2016, 48(47), pages 4573-4583. DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2016
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			The handpump choice is yours: A pilot study in Rumphi District, Malawi.			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 11			
				Author: Holm, R., Kamangira, A., Kasulo, V., Kaponda, P., Hara, E., Carney-Filmore, C. and Nhlema, M. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2017 
				Publisher: Waterlines, 2017, 36 (4), pages 358-366.
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			Where are the rural groundwater quality data for the assessment of health risks in northern Malawi?			
			
			A thought leadership piece			
			
			
			Downloads: 31			
				Author: Holm, R. H., Kunkel, G. and Nyirenda, L. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2018 
				Publisher: Groundwater for Sustainable Development, 2018, 7, pages 157-163.
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			Using irrigation to kick-start multiple-use water services for small-scale farmers in Malawi:			
			
			a case study of the Nkhata Bay district, Malawi			
			
			
			Downloads: 22			
				Author: Stedman, S. Mnyimbiri, A. M., Kawonga, Z., Malota, M., Njera, D., Hall, R. P. and Holm, R. H. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2018 
				Publisher: Irrigation and Drainage, 2018, 67(5), pages 645–653
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			Drinking water quality and human dimensions of cholera patients to inform evidence-based prevention investment in Karonga District, Malawi			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 18			
				Author: Kaponda, P., Muthukrishnan, S., Barber, R and Holm, R. H. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2019 
				Publisher: Water Supply, 2019,19.7, pages 2079-2087.
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			Do rope and washer pumps provide safe water and satisfied users? A case study piloting new rural water supply technology in Rumphi District, Malawi.			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 20			
				Author: Mkandawire, J. C., Tembo, M., Nhlema, M., Luhanga, J. and Holm, R. H. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2019 
				Publisher: Water SA, 2019, 45(3), pages 456-463.
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			Front-line rural health clinics: Water, sanitation and hygiene access in Ntcheu District (Malawi)			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 19			
				Author: Mmanga, M., Holm, R. H. and Di Bella, V. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2020 
				Publisher: Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C Volume 116, April 2020, 102862
				Institution: Mzuzu University			
			
			Measuring functionality and performance levels			
			
			Technical brief			
			
			
			Downloads: 248			
				Author: Fallas, H. C., MacDonald, A.M., Casey, V., Kebede, S., Owor, M., Mwathunga, E., Calow, R., Cleaver, F., Cook, P., Fenner, R.A., Dessie, N., Yehualaeshet, T., Wolde, G., Okullo, J., Katusiime, F., Alupo, G., Berochan, G., Chavula, G., Banda, S., Mleta, P., 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2018 
				Publisher: British Geological Survey (BGS)
				Institution: UPGro Hidden Crisis Consortium			
			
			The 2019 RWSN directory of rural water supply services, tariffs, management models and lifecycle costs			
			
			2019 Edition [ENGLISH]			
			
			
			Downloads: 1498			
				Author: Deal, P. T. and Furey S. G. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2019 
				Publisher: Skat Foundation
				Institution: RWSN			
			
			Making Rights Real - Portuguese version			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 63			
				Author: WASH United, WaterAid, Institute for Sustainable Futures – University of Technology Sydney, End Water Poverty, UNICEF and RWSN, in partnership with C3 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2016 			
			
			Water Supply Borehole Drilling Supervision Training - Water Futures Programme			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 200			
				Author: Mannix, N. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2018 
				Publisher: Climate Justice Fund
				Institution: Climate Justice Fund			
			
			Inclusive Rural Water Supply Management Innovations			
			
			Summary of the Rural Water Supply Network’s Leave No-one Behind Group E-Discussion 12th November – 4th December 2018			
			
			
			Downloads: 165			
				Author: Kohlitz, J.,  Kome, A., Nath, P., Ahrari S., Gosling L. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2018 
				Publisher: RWSN
				Institution: SNV/UTS/WaterAid/Simavi			
			
			Malawi: Technical Manual for Water Wells and Groundwater Monitoring Systems and Standard Operating Procedures for Groundwater			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 3152			
				Author: Malawi Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2016 
				Publisher: Malawi Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development
				Institution: Malawi Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development			
			
			What’s Working, Where, and for How Long			
			
			A 2016 Water Point Update to the RWSN (2009) statistics			
			
			
			Downloads: 652			
				Author: Banks, B. & S. G. Furey 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2016 
				Publisher: RWSN
				Institution: GWC/Skat			
			
			Quality Assurance of Unicef Drilling Programes for Boreholes in Malawi			
			
			Consultancy Services			
			
			
			Downloads: 45			
				Author: Anscombe J.R. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2011 
				Publisher: Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Water Development Malawi
				Institution: unicef			
			
			Effective Joint Sector Reviews for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)			
			
			A Study and Guidance - 2016			
			
			
			Downloads: 986			
				Author: DANERT, K, FUREY, S, MECHTA, M and GUPTA, S 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2016 
				Publisher: World Bank
				Institution: World Bank			
			
			Review of Self-supply and its support services in African countries			
			
			Synthesis Report			
			
			
			Downloads: 272			
				Author: Olschewski, A. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2016 
				Publisher: Skat Foundation
				Institution: UNICEF			
			
			A Decade of WPM			
			
			RWSN: Mapping and Monitoring			
			
			
			Downloads: 110			
				Author: Pearce, J, E. Greggio, and E. Stephens 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2015 
				Publisher: RWSN			
			
			Groundwater Resources of Malawi			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 82			
				Author: ODA/IGS 
			
			Year of Publishing: 1983 
				Publisher: Republic of Malawi
				Institution: Department of Lands, Valuation and Water			
			
			Manual for Integrated Projects for Rural Groundwater Supplies			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 173			
				Author: ODA Groundwater Team 
			
			Year of Publishing: 1982 
				Institution: UNDP			
			
			Drilling Procurement and Contract Management			
			
			Documents and Templates from UNICEF Mali			
			
			
			Downloads: 464			
				Author: UNICEF 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2015 
				Publisher: UNICEF
				Institution: Unicef Mali			
			
			Security systems for Hand Pumps in rural areas of Malawi			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 41			
				Author: InterAide 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2014 			
			
			Utilisation de la télédétection et de la modélisation du terrain pour l'identification des zones favorables aux forages manuels			
			
			Remote sensing and terrain modelling to identify suitable zones for manual drilling in Africa			
			
			
			Downloads: 663			
				Author: FUSSI, F. et al. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2015 			
			
			Short report on Self-supply Seminar at the “My Water-my business” event			
			
			20th March 2015 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia			
			
			
			Downloads: 286			
				Author: OLSCHEWSKI, A. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2015 
				Publisher: Skat Foundation			
			
			Manual Drilling Compendium 2015			
			
			RWSN Publication 2015-2			
			
			
			Downloads: 2195			
				Author: DANERT K. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2015 
				Publisher: Skat
				Institution: Skat			
			
			Handpump Standardisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Seeking a Champion			
			
			RWSN Publication 2015-1			
			
			
			Downloads: 1624			
				Author: MacArthur, J. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2015 
				Publisher: RWSN			
			
			Rainwater Harvesting: harnessing the storm			
			
			Briefing Note on the RAIN-RWSN webinar series 2014			
			
			
			Downloads: 155			
				Author: FUREY S. G. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2014 
				Publisher: RWSN
				Institution: RAIN			
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