Mapping sanitation facilities in Bangladesh
Joseph Pearce and Sue Cavill, of SHARE's partner WaterAid, are in Bangladesh to pilot the SHARE-funded Sanitation Mapper - an online tool to map sanitation facilities.
They are documenting their experiences testing and developing the low cost and participatory sanitation monitoring tool in a blog.
The project represents a collaboration between two SHARE partners: WaterAid - both in the UK and Bangladesh - and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B).
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SHARE equity study discussed at meeting in Washington
SHARE research showing how the poorest suffer most from inadequate sanitation will be presented to minsters from over thirty countries at the Sanitation and Water for All meeting in Washington DC, chaired by the former President of Ghana, John Kufuor.
Lead author Professor Rick Rheingans will share the findings from the study of 10 low-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia at the High Level meeting on 20 April during the World Bank spring meetings.
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WASH in emergencies: SHARE review and recommendations appear in journal Waterlines
SHARE researchers present an overview of current knowledge about what works to prevent disease in emergency WASH response in the latest issue of Waterlines. The review highlights how innovation and further research are needed to make WASH response more effective, and key areas are proposed for critical research to support the evidence base for WASH interventions in emergencies and promote innovation.
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SHARE study underway to boost sanitation and hygiene in Tanzania
Researchers are analysing the sanitation and hygiene sector in Tanzania – especially staffing levels and funding requirements –to improve services in the East African country. The SHARE-funded project was launched in Dar es Salaam at a workshop attended by key stakeholders, including representatives from the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (Ministries of Health and Social Welfare, Water, Prime Minister’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) and Education and Vocational Training), UNICEF, WSP and WaterAid.
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Resources
SHARE Policy Briefing (French translation): Exploring inequities in sanitation-related disease burden and estimating the potential impacts of pro-poor targeting
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New research shows the poorest are suffering the most from inadequate sanitation as they are more exposed to human waste and are more susceptible to disease. The findings from the study have far-reaching implications for the better targeting of future sanitation investments, and are summarised in this four-page Policy Briefing in French.
Tanzania: Sampling and improving pit latrines
Podcast
Pit latrines and their contents are being studied as part of an innovative project in Tanzania to understand decomposition rates. In this episode of Sanitation Matters, Dr Jeroen Ensink, of LSHTM and SHARE, discusses how this research, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, aims to improve the longevity of pit latrines. He also speaks about SHARE’s diverse research portfolio, the work of SHARE-funded PhD students, and ongoing challenges for the sanitation and hygiene sector.
SHARE Briefing Note: Violence against women, Uganda
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This qualitative study, conducted in Uganda's capital Kampala, explores whether women are exposed to humiliation, violence and rape as a result of inadequate toilet facilities. The document by Keren Massey examines the scope and impact of this association in order to inform future policy and programming.
SHARE Briefing Note: Violence against women, India
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The link between a lack of access to water and sanitation facilities and sexual violence against women has received insufficient attention. This document by Shirley Lennon highlights this challenge within the context of urban slums in Delhi, and suggests how this problem can be addressed.
School menstrual hygiene management in Malawi: more than toilets
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This study identifies the needs and experiences of girls regarding menstruation. It draws upon participatory group workshops, a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews with school-age girls in Malawi to make various recommendations, including lessons about menstrual hygiene management (MHM), girl-friendly toilet designs, and the provision of suitable and cheap sanitary protection.
SHARE Policy Briefing: Exploring inequities in sanitation-related disease burden and estimating the potential impacts of pro-poor targeting
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New research shows the poorest are suffering the most from inadequate sanitation as they are more exposed to human waste and are more susceptible to disease. The findings from the study have far-reaching implications for the better targeting of future sanitation investments, and are summarised in this four-page Policy Briefing.
