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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			
			
			Multiple Uses of Water Services (MUS) as A Climate Adaptation Solution: Existing Practices & Key Questions			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 19			
				Author: Singh Khawas, N. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2025 			
			
			MULTIPLE USES WATER SERVICES  (MUS)			
			
			CONCEPT, PRACTICES, DESIGN OPTIONS  &  ITS INSTITUTIONALIZATION			
			
			
			Downloads: 91			
				Author: Singh Khawas, N. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2025 			
			
			Handpump maintenance			
			
			guidelines for organising handpump maintenance systems			
			
			
			Downloads: 14			
				Author: Hofkes, EH 
			
			Year of Publishing: 1983 
				Publisher: IRC			
			
			Survey of Water Quality from Shallow Tubewells in Lahan Municipality, Nepal			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 56			
				Author: Chitrakar D. R., Knight J., Bartnik T. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2024 
				Institution: Nepal Water Supply Corporation (NWSC), WaterAid, Anglian Water Alliance, Lahan Municipality			
			
			Integrating AI into the asset management of rural water supply schemes in Nepal			
			
			Discovery Report			
			
			
			Downloads: 18			
				Author: Dugar, S. & Irwin C. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2023 
				Publisher: Frontier Tech Hub			
			
			Fit-for-purpose labs for monitoring and managing rural water supplies			
			
			Story of change: Key findings & emerging impacts			
			
			
			Downloads: 10			
				Author: Marks S., B. Mukunda, K. Charles 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2023 
				Publisher: REACH
				Institution: University of Oxford/Eawag			
			
			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			
			
			Rwanda WASH Sector Performance Review Report			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 36			
				Author: Stef Smits and Olivier Kanangire 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2022 
				Institution: IRC, Water For People, Isoko y’Ubuzima			
			
			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			
			
			Tapping the unreached			
			
			Nepal Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Projects: A Sustainable Model of Service Delivery			
			
			
			Downloads: 1			
				Author: Pokhrel, N. and S. Adhikary 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2017 
				Publisher: Asian Development Bank			
			
			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			
			
			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			
			
			Groundwater and Drilling			
			
			Insights from over 50 countries			
			
			
			Downloads: 549			
				Author: Danert, K. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2020 
				Publisher: Skat Foundation
				Institution: RWSN			
			
			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			
			
			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			
			
			Water use master plan			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 20			
				Author: M. Bhatta 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2013 
				Institution: Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation			
			
			Rainwater Harvesting in Thailand: Learning from the World Champions			
			
			RWSN Field Note 2016-1			
			
			
			Downloads: 667			
				Author: Matthias Saladin 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2016 
				Publisher: RWSN
				Institution: RWSN			
			
			Wider Asia and Pacific Regional Learning Event on Service Delivery Approach to Rural Water Supply			
			
			Presentations			
			
			
			Downloads: 239			
				Author: RWSN 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2016 
				Publisher: RWSN			
			
			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			
			
			Sustainability of Rainwater Harvesting System for the Domestic Needs (A Case Study of Daugha VDC, Gulmi, Nepal)			
			
			Summary Presentation			
			
			
			Downloads: 1			
				Author: Ramesh Chandra Bohara 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2015 
				Institution: Pokhara University, Nepal			
			
			Sustainability of Rainwater Harvesting System for the Domestic Needs (A Case Study of Daugha VDC, Gulmi, Nepal)			
			
			Master Thesis			
			
			
			Downloads: 80			
				Author: Ramesh Chandra Bohara 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2015 
				Institution: Pokhara University, Nepal			
			
			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			
			
			Security systems for Hand Pumps in rural areas of Malawi			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 41			
				Author: InterAide 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2014 			
			
			المقررة الخاصة للأمم المتحدة المعنية بحق الإنسان في الحصول على مياه الشرب المأمونة وخدمات الصرف الصح			
			
						
			
			
			Downloads: 32			
				Author: DE ALBUQUERQUE, C. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2014 
				Publisher: UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation
				Institution: UN Special Rapporteur on the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation			
			
			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			
			
			Handpumps: where now?			
			
			A synthesis of online discussions  (2012-2014) -##2019 UPDATE##			
			
			
			Downloads: 1068			
				Author: FUREY S. G. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2019 
				Publisher: RWSN
				Institution: Skat Foundation			
			
			RWSN Handpump Survey 2013			
			
			Summary of Findings			
			
			
			Downloads: 1014			
				Author: FUREY S. G. 
			
			Year of Publishing: 2013 
				Publisher: Skat Foundation
				Institution: Rural Water Supply Network			
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