The document summarizes Ethiopia's National WASH Inventory, which aims to establish a reliable sector-wide monitoring and evaluation system for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) access and services. Some key points:
- The inventory collected data on rural and urban water supply schemes, household water and sanitation access, and WASH in schools and health facilities.
- Preliminary analysis found over 90,000 rural water schemes and data was collected from over 12 million households.
- The inventory intends to provide baseline data for planning, strengthen monitoring, and integrate WASH actors by collecting data at all administrative levels.
- Issues in data collection included missing GPS coordinates, lack of training,
Groundwater contamination can occur from various point and nonpoint sources. Point sources include storage tanks, landfills, and pipeline releases. Nonpoint sources include agricultural activities. Principal sources of groundwater pollution include municipal sources like sewer leakage and liquid wastes; industrial sources like liquid wastes, tank and pipeline leakage, and mining activities; agricultural sources like irrigation return flows, animal wastes, fertilizers and pesticides; and miscellaneous sources like urbanization, spills, stockpiles, septic tanks, and roadway de-icing. Pollutants can enter groundwater and persist for decades due to the difficulty of detecting and controlling subsurface pollution compared to surface water pollution.
a short description of water, its availability world wide and its uses + Afghanistan's land cover and its water scenario + description of Afghanistan five major rivers, Dams and water basins.
The document discusses groundwater contamination and depletion in the state of Gujarat and cities like Kanpur in India. It provides details on the status of groundwater in various districts in Gujarat, including those that are overexploited, critical or semi-critical. It notes the major groundwater quality issues in different districts. It also discusses how factors like excessive pumping, unregulated waste disposal and lack of rainwater harvesting are leading to a lowering of the water table in many areas in India.
This presentation summarizes saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers. Saltwater intrusion occurs when saline water displaces or mixes with freshwater in an aquifer, usually due to groundwater pumping from coastal wells. Saltwater intrusion is influenced by tidal fluctuations, climate changes, sea level rise, excessive freshwater consumption, lack of rainfall, and human activities like agriculture and pumping. Impacts of saltwater intrusion include contamination of freshwater aquifers and decreased agricultural production and drinking water. Proposed remedies include managed aquifer recharge, reducing freshwater usage near coasts, and installing subsurface barriers to control the flow of saltwater.
The document discusses water quality standards and issues in India. It notes that while India receives significant rainfall, it is unevenly distributed and water resources are overexploited, resulting in major water quality problems. The major sources of water pollution are domestic sewage (26,254 mld generated but only 6,955 mld treated), industrial wastewater (13,468 mld generated but only 60% treated), and agricultural runoff. This pollution contributes to issues like pathogenic contamination, eutrophication, and depletion of dissolved oxygen. National water quality monitoring tests for over 30 parameters to assess core water quality issues across India. Key water quality parameters that are discussed include pH, turbidity, hardness, TDS, and various
Water resources, its distribution and currennt situation 1ZAHID RASOOL
The document discusses water resources and the current water situation in Pakistan. It notes that Pakistan's water resources come from surface water like rivers and glacial melt, and groundwater aquifers. However, issues like increasing population, sedimentation reducing reservoir capacity, groundwater depletion, and low irrigation efficiency are exacerbating water scarcity. Urgent action is needed to improve water infrastructure and management to handle the country's growing water challenges.
This document summarizes a study on the characteristics of saltwater intrusion in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. It defines saltwater intrusion as the movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers. The causes include groundwater extraction, canals, and the higher density of seawater. The effects are on agriculture, water quality, ecology, and human health. The document reviews literature on modelling saltwater intrusion and past studies in other areas. It describes the methodology used to study the problem in South 24 Parganas, which faces issues from contaminated wells and bore wells. The conclusions predict that without intervention, groundwater will deteriorate further due to population growth and rainfall changes.
Groundwater contamination can occur from various point and nonpoint sources. Point sources include storage tanks, landfills, and pipeline releases. Nonpoint sources include agricultural activities. Principal sources of groundwater pollution include municipal sources like sewer leakage and liquid wastes; industrial sources like liquid wastes, tank and pipeline leakage, and mining activities; agricultural sources like irrigation return flows, animal wastes, fertilizers and pesticides; and miscellaneous sources like urbanization, spills, stockpiles, septic tanks, and roadway de-icing. Pollutants can enter groundwater and persist for decades due to the difficulty of detecting and controlling subsurface pollution compared to surface water pollution.
a short description of water, its availability world wide and its uses + Afghanistan's land cover and its water scenario + description of Afghanistan five major rivers, Dams and water basins.
The document discusses groundwater contamination and depletion in the state of Gujarat and cities like Kanpur in India. It provides details on the status of groundwater in various districts in Gujarat, including those that are overexploited, critical or semi-critical. It notes the major groundwater quality issues in different districts. It also discusses how factors like excessive pumping, unregulated waste disposal and lack of rainwater harvesting are leading to a lowering of the water table in many areas in India.
This presentation summarizes saltwater intrusion in coastal aquifers. Saltwater intrusion occurs when saline water displaces or mixes with freshwater in an aquifer, usually due to groundwater pumping from coastal wells. Saltwater intrusion is influenced by tidal fluctuations, climate changes, sea level rise, excessive freshwater consumption, lack of rainfall, and human activities like agriculture and pumping. Impacts of saltwater intrusion include contamination of freshwater aquifers and decreased agricultural production and drinking water. Proposed remedies include managed aquifer recharge, reducing freshwater usage near coasts, and installing subsurface barriers to control the flow of saltwater.
The document discusses water quality standards and issues in India. It notes that while India receives significant rainfall, it is unevenly distributed and water resources are overexploited, resulting in major water quality problems. The major sources of water pollution are domestic sewage (26,254 mld generated but only 6,955 mld treated), industrial wastewater (13,468 mld generated but only 60% treated), and agricultural runoff. This pollution contributes to issues like pathogenic contamination, eutrophication, and depletion of dissolved oxygen. National water quality monitoring tests for over 30 parameters to assess core water quality issues across India. Key water quality parameters that are discussed include pH, turbidity, hardness, TDS, and various
Water resources, its distribution and currennt situation 1ZAHID RASOOL
The document discusses water resources and the current water situation in Pakistan. It notes that Pakistan's water resources come from surface water like rivers and glacial melt, and groundwater aquifers. However, issues like increasing population, sedimentation reducing reservoir capacity, groundwater depletion, and low irrigation efficiency are exacerbating water scarcity. Urgent action is needed to improve water infrastructure and management to handle the country's growing water challenges.
This document summarizes a study on the characteristics of saltwater intrusion in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. It defines saltwater intrusion as the movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers. The causes include groundwater extraction, canals, and the higher density of seawater. The effects are on agriculture, water quality, ecology, and human health. The document reviews literature on modelling saltwater intrusion and past studies in other areas. It describes the methodology used to study the problem in South 24 Parganas, which faces issues from contaminated wells and bore wells. The conclusions predict that without intervention, groundwater will deteriorate further due to population growth and rainfall changes.
Saltwater intrusion occurs when saline water from the ocean moves into freshwater aquifers located near the coast. It is often caused by groundwater pumping or construction activities that provide pathways for saltwater. Saltwater intrusion impacts freshwater resources and can lead to the loss of vegetation. The Ghyben-Herzberg relation describes the interaction between fresh and saltwater, and estimates that for every foot of freshwater above sea level, there will be 40 feet below. Management strategies aim to maintain groundwater levels and include conservation, alternative water sources, recharge, and monitoring wells.
Groundwater pollution occurs when pollutants make their way into groundwater and contaminate it. A pollutant plume spreads through an aquifer, intersecting with groundwater wells or daylighting into surface water. Pollution can come from septic systems, landfills, wastewater treatment plants, petrol stations, agriculture, and naturally occurring contaminants. Protecting groundwater requires preventing pollution through monitoring aquifers and landfills, replacing old fuel tanks, and strictly regulating toxic waste disposal.
The document discusses water quality parameters for assessing groundwater and surface water sources. It provides information on various physical, chemical, and biological parameters including pH, hardness, TDS, chloride, fluoride, nitrate, and fecal coliforms. It explains acceptable limits for these parameters according to BIS standards and potential health effects of contamination. The document also discusses how factors like geology, land use, and anthropogenic activities influence water quality in different areas.
most important topic for more clearance of water quality standards which covers latest Indian and WHO guidelines and provides a real scenario of water standards in India and the recent advances made for purification of water in India and worldwide. The presentation is little bit lengthy but deals with all required aspects in short.
The document discusses groundwater usage and management in India. It notes that groundwater provides 61% of irrigation needs, 85% of rural drinking water, and 45% of urban water supply. However, 803 of 5845 assessment units in India are overexploited, and levels are declining in many areas. The Central Ground Water Board's objectives include comprehensive aquifer mapping, management plans, capacity building, and regulation to shift from "groundwater development" to "groundwater management" in a sustainable way through community participation. The goals are to improve data accuracy, manage aquifers locally, ensure drinking water security, and sustainably develop groundwater resources.
Aquifer mapping is a multidisciplinary scientific process wherein a combination of geological, hydrogeological, geophysical, hydrological, and quality data are integrated to characterize the quantity, quality and movement of ground water in aquifers.
Well this is my first presentation in the slide share. In this presentation i have mentioned about the concept of water quality and guidelines for it in with the perspective to human health and its management in Nepal.
Suggestion and feedbacks are really welcome.
Climate change will have major impacts on water resources and society. While some impacts like heavier rainfall are more visible, changes like reductions in water supply and quality will also be significant. Vulnerability to climate change is determined by exposure to risks, sensitivity of systems, and adaptive capacity. India faces widespread poverty and many policy and community efforts are needed to build resilience, though many current responses only provide temporary relief. Adaptation is key to reducing the risks of climate change impacts on water and livelihoods.
This presentation deals with the recent advancement in the field of ground water sampling and analysis technique and water born survey as well as Indian scenario to interpret.
The document discusses basic infrastructures for water and sanitation in rural areas. It outlines a methodology with two levels: 1) Establishing safe, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation services through demand-responsive and appropriate technology approaches. 2) Improving governance practices through capacity building, information management systems, and water resource management. The goal is to fulfill the human right to water by improving access, hygiene, service delivery, and management at the community and district levels.
This document outlines India's National Water Policy from 2012. It discusses that water is a scarce resource in India given its large population and limited water resources. It identifies several concerns around water management including large parts of India becoming water stressed, inadequate water governance, impacts of climate change, and inequitable access to water. The policy proposes a framework water law, principles for water use and management, adapting to climate change, enhancing water availability, demand management, and water pricing policies.
The document summarizes the major water sources in Pakistan. It discusses that the most common sources of water for irrigation include surface water from rivers, reservoirs and lakes, as well as groundwater. It provides details on specific surface water sources like the Indus River and its tributaries, which bring over 154 million acre feet of water annually. It also discusses major dams like Mangla Dam and Tarbela Dam. For groundwater, it notes that over 500,000 tube wells have been installed, supplying over 41.6 million acre feet of water. It concludes by discussing the quality of groundwater sources in different provinces.
Design of a Minor Storm Water Management System Using XPSWMM for London, Onta...Rakibul Hasan,MEng,EIT
•Designed a minor system to meet City of London design guidelines for a 2 year storm by XPSWMM.
•Dealt with the layout of most economical Conduit Network for 4.6 ha of total drainage area.
1. Flooding in India is primarily caused by heavy rainfall during the monsoon season from June to October, which exceeds the capacity of rivers to contain the flows.
2. Structural flood mitigation measures include embankments, levees, flood walls, channel improvements, and diversion works to contain flood waters. Non-structural measures include flood plain zoning, forecasting, and proofing.
3. Flood damage analysis considers both tangible losses that can be estimated monetarily, such as property and crops, as well as intangible losses which are more difficult to value, like loss of life, health impacts, and social effects.
Groundwater is water located beneath the Earth's surface that saturates pores and fractures in rock and soil. It is the largest supply of fresh water available for human use. Groundwater occurs naturally and is replenished through precipitation, though the amount that can be accessed through wells varies significantly between locations. It is stored in porous geologic formations called aquifers and can be confined by layers of impermeable rock. Wells are constructed to access groundwater from aquifers, with casing, screens, grout and gravel packs used to properly construct the well. Groundwater can become contaminated if wells are improperly built or toxic materials leak into the ground near a well.
River pollution is caused by contaminants introduced directly or indirectly into waterways. Major sources of pollution include domestic, agricultural, and industrial waste introduced through sewage, fertilizers, pesticides, toxic substances, grease, oil, and acid. This pollution decreases water purity and can create zones of degradation, decomposition, and recovery in rivers. Polluted water poses health risks and negatively impacts ecosystems, agriculture, and the economy. Solutions involve improved waste treatment, cleanup efforts, reducing plastic and other non-biodegradable waste, and sustainable agricultural practices.
The document discusses water resources in Nepal. It provides background on Nepal's water policies, legislation, and management approaches. It notes that while Nepal has abundant water resources, less than 8% is currently used for irrigation. It describes the history of irrigation development in Nepal, from traditional farmer-managed systems to modern government schemes. It also outlines key Nepali laws governing water use, management of water resources, and the roles of different agencies. Finally, it discusses irrigation schemes, the features of farmer-managed irrigation systems, and Nepal's approach to integrated water resource management through stakeholder participation.
The document discusses Ethiopia's National WASH Inventory, which aims to provide baseline data for planning, establish a reliable sector-wide M&E system, and resolve discrepancies in access figures. It involved collecting data on rural and urban water supplies, sanitation, and hygiene through committees at all administrative levels. Preliminary analysis found over 90,000 rural water schemes serving an estimated 12 million households. Regional access and usage rates varied significantly. Issues with data collection and entry were addressed, and further verification, analysis, reporting, and sustainability measures are needed.
Water service in bosomtwe appiah effah-ae-e pptIRC
The document summarizes a study on the cost of rural and small town water service delivery in Ghana's Bosomtwe District. The study used a life cycle cost approach to determine the capital, operation and maintenance, and capital maintenance costs of providing water services through small town piped systems versus rural handpumps. The results showed that the capital expenditure and running costs for small towns were about twice and four times higher respectively than for rural water point systems. However, small towns provided a higher standard of water service. The conclusions recommended that district water plans incorporate full life cycle costs and asset replacement, and that the government increase funding to support post-construction maintenance and operations.
Saltwater intrusion occurs when saline water from the ocean moves into freshwater aquifers located near the coast. It is often caused by groundwater pumping or construction activities that provide pathways for saltwater. Saltwater intrusion impacts freshwater resources and can lead to the loss of vegetation. The Ghyben-Herzberg relation describes the interaction between fresh and saltwater, and estimates that for every foot of freshwater above sea level, there will be 40 feet below. Management strategies aim to maintain groundwater levels and include conservation, alternative water sources, recharge, and monitoring wells.
Groundwater pollution occurs when pollutants make their way into groundwater and contaminate it. A pollutant plume spreads through an aquifer, intersecting with groundwater wells or daylighting into surface water. Pollution can come from septic systems, landfills, wastewater treatment plants, petrol stations, agriculture, and naturally occurring contaminants. Protecting groundwater requires preventing pollution through monitoring aquifers and landfills, replacing old fuel tanks, and strictly regulating toxic waste disposal.
The document discusses water quality parameters for assessing groundwater and surface water sources. It provides information on various physical, chemical, and biological parameters including pH, hardness, TDS, chloride, fluoride, nitrate, and fecal coliforms. It explains acceptable limits for these parameters according to BIS standards and potential health effects of contamination. The document also discusses how factors like geology, land use, and anthropogenic activities influence water quality in different areas.
most important topic for more clearance of water quality standards which covers latest Indian and WHO guidelines and provides a real scenario of water standards in India and the recent advances made for purification of water in India and worldwide. The presentation is little bit lengthy but deals with all required aspects in short.
The document discusses groundwater usage and management in India. It notes that groundwater provides 61% of irrigation needs, 85% of rural drinking water, and 45% of urban water supply. However, 803 of 5845 assessment units in India are overexploited, and levels are declining in many areas. The Central Ground Water Board's objectives include comprehensive aquifer mapping, management plans, capacity building, and regulation to shift from "groundwater development" to "groundwater management" in a sustainable way through community participation. The goals are to improve data accuracy, manage aquifers locally, ensure drinking water security, and sustainably develop groundwater resources.
Aquifer mapping is a multidisciplinary scientific process wherein a combination of geological, hydrogeological, geophysical, hydrological, and quality data are integrated to characterize the quantity, quality and movement of ground water in aquifers.
Well this is my first presentation in the slide share. In this presentation i have mentioned about the concept of water quality and guidelines for it in with the perspective to human health and its management in Nepal.
Suggestion and feedbacks are really welcome.
Climate change will have major impacts on water resources and society. While some impacts like heavier rainfall are more visible, changes like reductions in water supply and quality will also be significant. Vulnerability to climate change is determined by exposure to risks, sensitivity of systems, and adaptive capacity. India faces widespread poverty and many policy and community efforts are needed to build resilience, though many current responses only provide temporary relief. Adaptation is key to reducing the risks of climate change impacts on water and livelihoods.
This presentation deals with the recent advancement in the field of ground water sampling and analysis technique and water born survey as well as Indian scenario to interpret.
The document discusses basic infrastructures for water and sanitation in rural areas. It outlines a methodology with two levels: 1) Establishing safe, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation services through demand-responsive and appropriate technology approaches. 2) Improving governance practices through capacity building, information management systems, and water resource management. The goal is to fulfill the human right to water by improving access, hygiene, service delivery, and management at the community and district levels.
This document outlines India's National Water Policy from 2012. It discusses that water is a scarce resource in India given its large population and limited water resources. It identifies several concerns around water management including large parts of India becoming water stressed, inadequate water governance, impacts of climate change, and inequitable access to water. The policy proposes a framework water law, principles for water use and management, adapting to climate change, enhancing water availability, demand management, and water pricing policies.
The document summarizes the major water sources in Pakistan. It discusses that the most common sources of water for irrigation include surface water from rivers, reservoirs and lakes, as well as groundwater. It provides details on specific surface water sources like the Indus River and its tributaries, which bring over 154 million acre feet of water annually. It also discusses major dams like Mangla Dam and Tarbela Dam. For groundwater, it notes that over 500,000 tube wells have been installed, supplying over 41.6 million acre feet of water. It concludes by discussing the quality of groundwater sources in different provinces.
Design of a Minor Storm Water Management System Using XPSWMM for London, Onta...Rakibul Hasan,MEng,EIT
•Designed a minor system to meet City of London design guidelines for a 2 year storm by XPSWMM.
•Dealt with the layout of most economical Conduit Network for 4.6 ha of total drainage area.
1. Flooding in India is primarily caused by heavy rainfall during the monsoon season from June to October, which exceeds the capacity of rivers to contain the flows.
2. Structural flood mitigation measures include embankments, levees, flood walls, channel improvements, and diversion works to contain flood waters. Non-structural measures include flood plain zoning, forecasting, and proofing.
3. Flood damage analysis considers both tangible losses that can be estimated monetarily, such as property and crops, as well as intangible losses which are more difficult to value, like loss of life, health impacts, and social effects.
Groundwater is water located beneath the Earth's surface that saturates pores and fractures in rock and soil. It is the largest supply of fresh water available for human use. Groundwater occurs naturally and is replenished through precipitation, though the amount that can be accessed through wells varies significantly between locations. It is stored in porous geologic formations called aquifers and can be confined by layers of impermeable rock. Wells are constructed to access groundwater from aquifers, with casing, screens, grout and gravel packs used to properly construct the well. Groundwater can become contaminated if wells are improperly built or toxic materials leak into the ground near a well.
River pollution is caused by contaminants introduced directly or indirectly into waterways. Major sources of pollution include domestic, agricultural, and industrial waste introduced through sewage, fertilizers, pesticides, toxic substances, grease, oil, and acid. This pollution decreases water purity and can create zones of degradation, decomposition, and recovery in rivers. Polluted water poses health risks and negatively impacts ecosystems, agriculture, and the economy. Solutions involve improved waste treatment, cleanup efforts, reducing plastic and other non-biodegradable waste, and sustainable agricultural practices.
The document discusses water resources in Nepal. It provides background on Nepal's water policies, legislation, and management approaches. It notes that while Nepal has abundant water resources, less than 8% is currently used for irrigation. It describes the history of irrigation development in Nepal, from traditional farmer-managed systems to modern government schemes. It also outlines key Nepali laws governing water use, management of water resources, and the roles of different agencies. Finally, it discusses irrigation schemes, the features of farmer-managed irrigation systems, and Nepal's approach to integrated water resource management through stakeholder participation.
The document discusses Ethiopia's National WASH Inventory, which aims to provide baseline data for planning, establish a reliable sector-wide M&E system, and resolve discrepancies in access figures. It involved collecting data on rural and urban water supplies, sanitation, and hygiene through committees at all administrative levels. Preliminary analysis found over 90,000 rural water schemes serving an estimated 12 million households. Regional access and usage rates varied significantly. Issues with data collection and entry were addressed, and further verification, analysis, reporting, and sustainability measures are needed.
Water service in bosomtwe appiah effah-ae-e pptIRC
The document summarizes a study on the cost of rural and small town water service delivery in Ghana's Bosomtwe District. The study used a life cycle cost approach to determine the capital, operation and maintenance, and capital maintenance costs of providing water services through small town piped systems versus rural handpumps. The results showed that the capital expenditure and running costs for small towns were about twice and four times higher respectively than for rural water point systems. However, small towns provided a higher standard of water service. The conclusions recommended that district water plans incorporate full life cycle costs and asset replacement, and that the government increase funding to support post-construction maintenance and operations.
Country-led and country-wide monitoring of rural and small towns water suppliesIRC
This document discusses rural water supply monitoring in Uganda. It provides an overview of Uganda's sector performance measurement system, which includes key "golden indicators" to track access, functionality, and other metrics. Data is collected from various sources and compiled in an annual Sector Performance Report, which is used for sector planning, decision making, and joint sector reviews. The document outlines ten "golden rules" for establishing an effective country-wide performance measurement system, such as integrating it within existing processes, keeping it simple, using both quantitative and qualitative data, and disseminating results widely.
Fin4 dev final project- the angolan water for all programm Paulo Ringote
With the achievement of peace in Angola in 2002, the government had the possibility to guide the actions to improve the quality of life through the implementation of a multi-faceted and comprehensive program of public investments, including major investments on the water supply infrastructure.
Given the recent strong economic growth as well as increasing income from extractive industries, the international community reduced is finance, and technical assistance, to support the facilities and infrastructure, the authorities are doing, specially in the water sector, what is now the most challenge for the future.
Fin4 dev final project- the angolan water for all programm Paulo Ringote
With the achievement of peace in Angola in 2002, the government had the possibility to guide the actions to improve the quality of life through the implementation of a multi-faceted and comprehensive program of public investments, including major investments on the water supply infrastructure.
Given the recent strong economic growth as well as increasing income from extractive industries, the international community reduced is finance, and technical assistance, to support the facilities and infrastructure, the authorities are doing, specially in the water sector, what is now the most challenge for the future.
Public water supply infrastructure and sustainability issues in nigeriaDogara Bashir
This document summarizes a presentation on water supply development in Nigeria. Some key points:
- Boreholes constitute 67% of water supply schemes in Nigeria but functionality is only around 47%.
- State governments have provided the most schemes (39%) but functionality varies significantly between states.
- Total installed water supply capacity could meet 77% of demand but only 33% is currently achievable due to non-functional schemes.
- Over $751 billion has been spent on water supply with limited results, indicating issues with stakeholder involvement, operator capacity, and operation/maintenance strategies.
- Recommendations include improving community participation, building operator capacity, establishing sustainable operation/maintenance, and facilitating private sector involvement.
The document provides details about the SCAP 100 project stakeholder engagement in Pader and Agago districts. The project aims to improve piped water coverage to 100% in villages under NWSC by 2020. It will provide safe water supply to 114 villages and about 70,956 people in Pader at a total cost of UGX 4.8 billion. Stakeholders including district leaders, communities, and government representatives were presented with information on the project objectives, funding, and importance of participation. Challenges affecting current operations like technical issues, billing problems, and borehole contamination were also highlighted. Stakeholders welcomed the project and pledged their collaboration.
Putting the Plus into Community Management: experiences with Sub-County Water...IRC
by Peter Magara and Harold Lockwood. IRC/Triple-S has been experimenting with Sub-County Water Supply and Sanitation Boards to improve operation & maintenance in Uganda.
Find out more at http://www.waterservicesthatlast.org/experiments/uganda_experiments/adopting_sub_county_model_to_improve_operations_and_maintenance
This document proposes a solution to improve access to clean drinking water and sanitation in rural India. Key points:
1) It suggests implementing a "Water Card" system to assess and track households' access to water. Volunteers would conduct surveys to assign each household a "water score" and designate them as either "Above Water Line" or "Below Water Line".
2) The Water Card database would be used to analyze existing water schemes, identify deficiencies, and improve solutions. Households would regularly update their water situation in a "Water Book".
3) The proposed implementation approach includes training volunteers, conducting surveys, generating Water Cards, collecting ongoing feedback, and analyzing village water issues every 6 months to improve community
Water conservation & management in rural Punjab_S.R. Aggarwal_Deptt. of Water...India Water Portal
How Punjab is planning to cover the villages with piped water supply and improved sanitation through World Bank funding and community-based behavioural changes. A presentation by Er. S.R. Aggarwal, Chief Technical Coordinator, Deptt. of Water Supply & Sanitation, Govt of Punjab, at an event on water conservation organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce on August 19, 2015.
Introduction to water supply scheme requiredHarshadaWagh7
The document discusses water supply schemes and quality of water. It provides an overview of key aspects of water supply schemes including the necessity of water, various phases of a water supply scheme from source selection to distribution, components of a water supply scheme and typical layout. It also discusses parameters for determining water quality such as physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics and provides a table outlining Indian drinking water quality standards.
General objective: Implement a comprehensive and multisector model (Ministry of Environment and Water, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Cooperation Agencies and CAF) for effective promotion on water, hygiene, nutrition and child development practices) to reducing chronic malnutrition prevalence in children under the age of five.
Water, sanitation and hygience (wash) in india 5th dec'16Dr. Suchitra Lisam
1) India faces significant water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) challenges with approximately 14% of the population lacking access to improved water sources and over 500 million people practicing open defecation.
2) The government has implemented various policies and programs to improve WASH access, including the National Rural Drinking Water Program and Swachh Bharat Mission.
3) Key targets include providing piped water to 90% of rural households by 2022 and achieving an open defecation free India by 2019.
1) The project worked to improve access to water and sanitation in three municipalities in Luanda, Angola through activities like rehabilitating water systems, training water committees, and constructing latrines. Over 13,800 people benefited.
2) Key results included rehabilitating 30 water access points, training 164 caretakers, and constructing 100 latrines. Challenges included unreliable water distribution and irregular supply.
3) Moving forward, the organization plans to complete more water points, provide training, and strengthen partnerships between communities and the water company to help address challenges and gaps in water access.
DSD-Kampala 2023 Analytic Tools for Cooperative Water Resources Assessments i...Deltares
Presentation by Dr Michael Kizza, Deputy Executive Director, Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), at the Symposium Models and decision-making in the wake of climate uncertainties, during the Deltares Software Days - Kampala 2023 (DSD-Kampala 2023). Wednesday, 4 October 2023, Kampala, Uganda.
Use of Water Supply Atlas in Water Sector Performance Monitoring in UgandaIRC
Prepared by Eng. Ian Arebahona (Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Ministry of Water and Environment) for the Monitoring Sustainable WASH Service Delivery Symposium, 9 - 11 April 2013, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
This document provides an overview of water supply engineering. It discusses the key components of a water supply scheme including water sources, intake structures, pumping units, treatment units, elevated storage reservoirs, and distribution systems. It also outlines the important factors to consider such as water quantity requirements based on population, water quality parameters, and design period for different infrastructure. Physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics that determine water quality are also defined. The document concludes by listing the Bureau of Indian Standards permissible limits for different water quality parameters for drinking water.
Making non revenue water reduction a national priority the case of viet nam -...Global Water Partnership
This document summarizes Vietnam's national non-revenue water reduction program. It notes that Vietnam is a water stressed country and has high non-revenue water rates. The program aims to reduce non-revenue water to under 25% by 2015, 18% by 2020, and 15% by 2025. This will increase water system revenues and delay the need for new production capacity. The program will use a methodology called "Know Yourself" which involves detailed water auditing, infrastructure inventories, hydraulic modeling, and defining district metered areas. It will be implemented through public-private partnerships with financing from public ODA loans and private sector investment in short-term assets. The goal is to make projects technically and financially sustainable.
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Session Building from WASH to IWRM - photo galleryIRC
On 15 October 2023, by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh and IRC organised a panel session titled Building WASH into IWRM at the 9th International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM 2023).
The session drew examples from three NGO-led diverse WASH programmes intervening in different regions and different administrative settings of Bangladesh. The three NGOs that shared their programme experiences were BRAC, SNV and the Max Foundation.
Learn more
https://www.ircwash.org/blog/wash-crucial-component-iwrm
The document summarizes photos taken in 2023 of the sewage plant in Norton, Zimbabwe. The plant was originally constructed in the 1950s but had fallen into disrepair by 2017. It underwent refurbishment with support from Welthungerhilfe to repair damaged infrastructure like leaking sewage pipes. The conventional treatment plant includes intake works, primary clarifiers, trickling filters, humus tanks, and sludge drying beds. While parts of the system have been repaired, the partially treated sewage still flows directly to nearby farms from the holding ponds.
Climate Resilient Water Safety Plan ImplementationIRC
The Water Development Commission shared the experience with the Climate Resilient Water Safety Plan (CR WSP) implementation approach in Ethiopia during a learning workshop. This workshop was held in Adama, Ethiopia, on 23 September 2021.
Presentation by Gezahegn Lemecha from IRC WASH on the concept of Climate Resilient WASH. This presentation was given during the Climate Resilient WASH learning workshop in Adama, Ethiopia, on 23 September 2021.
Overview of enabling environment and implementation of climate resilient WASH IRC
Presentation given by the Ethiopian Water Development Commission during the Climate Resilient WASH workshop in Adama, Ethiopia. This workshop was held on 23 September 2021.
The document summarizes ways that households in sub-Saharan Africa develop self-supplied water sources through methods like wells, rainwater harvesting, and springs. It discusses how households incrementally improve their water systems over time. It also outlines three ways self-supply can be supported: 1) through technical advisory services and guidelines, 2) by strengthening the private sector, and 3) with policies and budgets to aid households in construction and supply improvement. The document promotes a new book on self-supply and filling gaps in public water provision.
Self-supply refers to households taking responsibility for developing their own water sources through various methods like digging wells, collecting rainwater, or protecting springs. This document outlines the key reasons households pursue self-supply due to issues with public water systems like long wait times. It then describes common self-supply methods in Sub-Saharan Africa like family wells and rainwater harvesting. The document emphasizes that self-supply should be supported through technical advice, private sector development, and policies that help households improve their water sources over time.
This short document encourages the reader to take a second to think about how they can help transform billions of lives but provides no other context or details. It is unclear from the text alone what specific actions or causes the reader is being asked to consider to help transform lives at a global scale.
Webinar : Adapting your advocacy to COVID-19 health crisisIRC
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing development programmes to rapidly readjust their advocacy strategy to support local or national governments in their emergency planning. The Watershed empowering citizens programme organised a webinar attended by over 60 participants on 15 April 2020, to discuss and learn about: ways to adapt advocacy approaches in time of COVID-19; practical examples of shifting activities at national and local levels; ways to reach your target audience while social distancing; ways to adapt your messaging, keeping Watershed priorities through the lens of COVID-19.
This report includes the webinar Powerpoint presentations and some recommendations based on the Q&A session. The titles and authors of the presentations are: "Why is strong advocacy essential during a crisis?" by Evita Rosenberg (IRC); "Watershed Bangladesh : adapting advocacy approaches during COVID 19 outbreak" by Ranjan Kumar Ghose (WaterAid Bangladesh); and "Adapting advocacy approaches in Kenya "by Patrick Mwanzia (Simavi Kenya).
Novel partnership between NWSC and Kabarole District to provide safe water to...IRC
Pius Mugabi of the Kabarole District Local Government, Martin Watsisi and Angela Huston of IRC and Denis Maramuzi, Area Manager of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Fort Portal, Kabarole worked together on preparing a presentation for the 20th AfWA International Congress and Exhibition in Uganda.
Their presentation focused on a new partnership between NWSC and Kabarole District to extend NWSC’s piped network to provide safe water to communities in the hard-to-reach Kabende sub county. This novel public-public partnership is part of the increasing trend of rural utilisation. NWSC is extending into more small towns and rural growth centres with a broadened mandate and through the SCAP100 Programme will reach 12,000 new villages during 2017-2020.
Interested in more information on the case of Kabende sub county in Kabarole district and the progress so far? Check the presentation slides.
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (DGIS) Conflict sensitivity support and tools. Referenced in the IRC WASH debate "Sustainable WASH service delivery and local WRM in fragile states: how far can you get?" which took place 20 November 2019 in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Watershed Mali : strengthening civil society for sustainable WASH-IWRM in MaliIRC
The political crisis and insecurity existing in Mali since 2012 has had a negative impact on the country’s water and sanitation sector. Normative frameworks are non-existent or unknown, polices and laws are not enforced, water quality is hardly monitored and budget commitments are unclear. The lack of knowledge about the human rights to water and sanitation has led to poor accountability, and civil society organisations (CSOs) lack capacity to advocate and lobby for better services.
Within the above context, the Watershed empowering citizens Mali country programme focuses on two main issues: (1) water quality and waste management and (2) universal access to sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services. So far the programme has been able to enhance the capacities, credibility and audience of water and sanitation CSOs, including the Alliance Citoyenne Pour l’Eau et l’Assainissement (ACEA-Mali). A multi-stakeholder forum has been established and coalitions of CSOs, local government and media have been strengthened, which can mobilise stakeholders, including Parliament.
Because there enough water and faecal sludge disposal is not seen as a problem in rural areas, there is little incentive to integrate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and water resources management (WRM). Watershed is trying to stimulate integration by developing a handbook and guideline in combination with collaboration with CSO networks and donor-funded programmes.
Issues emerging from the Watershed Mali programme include how CSOs can influence decision makers to increase national WASH budget allocations infragile states, how to harmonise the institutional and legal frameworks of the WASH and WRM sectors, how to encourage innovation.
A joint presentation by Afou Chantal Bengaly (Wetlands International) and Ele Jan Saaf (SaafConsult) at the WASH Debate "Sustainable WASH service delivery and local WRM in fragile states: how far can you get?", in The Hague, the Netherlands on 20 November 2019.
WASH systems strengthening in the Central African RepublicIRC
Water for Good (WFG) works exclusively in the Central African Republic (CAR), a country facing extreme economic fragility. The road blocks set up by the non-state armed groups, which control nearly 80% of the territory, have a significant impact on the country's economy. WFG has been operating in the CAR since 2004, initially as a borehole drilling organisation, and shortly thereafter, as a handpump maintenance service provider. It has created a circuit rider approach for preventative maintenance and uses an electronic reporting system.
After joining Agenda for Change in 2017, WFG opted to adopt IRC's systems approach to go beyond their preventative maintenance programme and work towards universal, sustainable access. WFG opted to pilot a district-wide approach in Mambéré-Kadéi, while maintaining periodic preventative maintenance in other prefectures. In the pilot area, WFG focused on the following system blocking blocks: infrastructure, monitoring, finance, planning and institutions. At the same time it is helping to build up regional capacity for systems strengthening.
In conclusion, WFG believes it is possible to strengthen systems in fragile states, thanks to their organisation's long-term presence in CAR, their ability to plug short-term projects into the larger roadmap, and their ability to work with systems champions. The intention is not to build parallel systems, but to champion a roadmap that is both supported by all WASH stakeholders and adequately funded.
Presentation by David De Armey, Director of International Partnerships, Water for Good at the WASH Debate "Sustainable WASH service delivery and local WRM in fragile states: how far can you get?", in The Hague, the Netherlands on 20 November 2019.
Finding the flow in fragile contexts : IWRM in MaliIRC
What has World Waternet learned by implementing an integrated water resources management (IWRM) approach in Mali? In the Blue Deal Dji Don project, World Waternet supports the Agence Nationale de Gestion des Stations d’Épuration du Mali (ANGESEM) to improve wastewater management. Presentation by Annette Rozendaal-Morón, World Waternet at the WASH Debate "Sustainable WASH service delivery and local WRM in fragile states: how far can you get?", in The Hague, the Netherlands on 20 November 2019.
This presentation by Ambrose Kibuuka is a part of IRC’s in-house “What’s for Lunch series”, It reviews progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for sanitation and hygiene, sector trends focusing on Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) and sanitation marketing, and how rich nations achieved universal access to sanitation. It also briefly looks at WASH linkages with climate change, stunting, nutrition, and gender and social inclusion. The presentation concludes that unsafely managed sanitation, especially in rural areas, remains a challenge in developing countries as a result of population growth, climate change and the lack of funding for on-site sanitation and faecal sludge removal. Systems strengthening (in particular access to financing) and strong public commitment are required to achieve universal access to sanitation by 2030. The presentation includes a list of 21 references.
Social accountability : civil society and the human rights to water and sanit...IRC
The Watershed programme supports civil society organisations (CSOs) both on normative content (and claiming their rights if not yet met) as well as supporting CSOs to engage in the procedural part/principles of human rights to water and sanitation. The social accountability approach used by Watershed is based on the principles of access to information, non-discrimination, accountability and participation. The role of CSOs includes holding government to account for their obligation to ensure that everyone’s human rights are fulfilled, protected and respected. For this Watershed uses the Social Accountability Model developed by Water Witness International. Conclusions and reflection are provided on how this model has been used in Kenya and Bangladesh. Presentation by Esther de Vreede, Simavi, at the WASH Debate “Dialogue and dissent: Looking at the role of civil society in achieving SDG 6 by 2030”, in The Hague, the Netherlands on 26 June 2019.
Wash Debates: Looking at the role of civil society in achieving SDG 6 by 2030IRC
What can civil society organisations do to advance progress towards SDG 6? What are the major obstacles that impede their efforts and more importantly, how can they be overcome?
Images from the IRC WASH Debates series, which took place 26 June 2019 in The Hague, the Netherlands.
The end of the poldermodel? : the role of dissent in Dutch international wate...IRC
The Dutch NGO Both Ends is involved in two Strategic Partnerships for Dialogue & Dissent funded by the Netherlands government. One of them, the Fair Green & Global (FGG) Alliance, support capacity building of civil society organisations (CSOs) to effectively voice their views and hold policymakers and companies to account. The role of dissent is seen to contribute towards equality, equity and justice. The lessons learned by the FGG Alliance to address the concerns of Indonesian CSOs regarding land reclamations in Jakarta Bay Masterplan will be taken up to support CSO involvement in the Manila Bay Sustainable Development Masterplan in the Philippines. The challenges and opportunities for CSO involvement in Dutch-funded interventions in developing countries are briefly outlined. Presentation by Giacomo Galli at the WASH Debate “Dialogue and dissent: Looking at the role of civil society in achieving SDG 6 by 2030”, in The Hague, the Netherlands on 26 June 2019.
Voice for Change Partnership : roles of CSOs in achieving SDG6IRC
The Voice for Change Partnership (V4CP) programme is a capacity development programme for civil society organizations (CSOs) in six countries across four areas including water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). VCP is a partnership between DGIS, SNV, IFPRI (International Food Policy and Research Institute) and CSOs. The capacity development activities focus on evidence creation and dissemination, and evidence-based advocacy. In Kenya, the V4CP WASH component supports CSO advocacy for improved stakeholder participation and coordination, increased budget allocation, and influencing policy review and development. CSOs used evidence from GIS mapping and the water testing to convince county governments to take action to improve sanitation. The data collected was also used to advocate for increased sanitation investment participatory budgeting. The presentation concludes with challenges and lessons learnt from the Kenya the V4CP WASH component. Presented at the WASH Debate “Dialogue and dissent: Looking at the role of civil society in achieving SDG 6 by 2030”, in The Hague, the Netherlands on 26 June 2019.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
zkStudyClub - Reef: Fast Succinct Non-Interactive Zero-Knowledge Regex ProofsAlex Pruden
This paper presents Reef, a system for generating publicly verifiable succinct non-interactive zero-knowledge proofs that a committed document matches or does not match a regular expression. We describe applications such as proving the strength of passwords, the provenance of email despite redactions, the validity of oblivious DNS queries, and the existence of mutations in DNA. Reef supports the Perl Compatible Regular Expression syntax, including wildcards, alternation, ranges, capture groups, Kleene star, negations, and lookarounds. Reef introduces a new type of automata, Skipping Alternating Finite Automata (SAFA), that skips irrelevant parts of a document when producing proofs without undermining soundness, and instantiates SAFA with a lookup argument. Our experimental evaluation confirms that Reef can generate proofs for documents with 32M characters; the proofs are small and cheap to verify (under a second).
Paper: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1886
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
LF Energy Webinar: Electrical Grid Modelling and Simulation Through PowSyBl -...DanBrown980551
Do you want to learn how to model and simulate an electrical network from scratch in under an hour?
Then welcome to this PowSyBl workshop, hosted by Rte, the French Transmission System Operator (TSO)!
During the webinar, you will discover the PowSyBl ecosystem as well as handle and study an electrical network through an interactive Python notebook.
PowSyBl is an open source project hosted by LF Energy, which offers a comprehensive set of features for electrical grid modelling and simulation. Among other advanced features, PowSyBl provides:
- A fully editable and extendable library for grid component modelling;
- Visualization tools to display your network;
- Grid simulation tools, such as power flows, security analyses (with or without remedial actions) and sensitivity analyses;
The framework is mostly written in Java, with a Python binding so that Python developers can access PowSyBl functionalities as well.
What you will learn during the webinar:
- For beginners: discover PowSyBl's functionalities through a quick general presentation and the notebook, without needing any expert coding skills;
- For advanced developers: master the skills to efficiently apply PowSyBl functionalities to your real-world scenarios.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
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Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FME
Monitoring water supplies and sanitation in Ethiopia
1. Monitoring Water Supplies and
National WaSH Program
Sanitation in Ethiopia
Prepared by:- Tamene Hailu Debela
National WASH Inventory Office (NWI)
MoWE
April, 2013
2. Out line
I. National WASH inventory
II. Some key figures and additional benefits
National WaSH
III. Selected KPI Definitions and Computation Methods
Program
IV. Draft Selected KPI Result based on ME-MIS
V. Problems/ issues
VI. Next Steps
Ministry of water and Energy
3. I. National WASH Inventory
• First of its kind in Ethiopia
• Grew from need to strengthen monitoring and evaluation in
the WaSH sector
National WaSH
• Aims of the initiative
Program
• to provide baseline data for planning and various
monitoring purposes
• to establish the backbone of a reliable, sector-wide M&E
system
• to put an end to the dissimilarity over access figures
Ministry of water and Energy
4. Scope and process
What gets measured?
Rural community water supply schemes
Rural household hygiene and sanitation
National WaSH
Rural household drinking water use
WASH in schools and health facilities (institutional
Program
WASH), and
Urban water supply, sanitation and hygiene
And how?
Steering committees established at federal level, regional,
Zonal, Woreda and kebele level
National WASH Inventory project office established at all
levels
Sensitization mission for administrators at all levels
Ministry of water and Energy
5. Continued….
Awareness given to the community through mass media
like national and local Radio, TV, and newspapers
Training given for supervisors, nominators and data
encoders: about 70,000 people have participated in NWI
National WaSH
Data collected with approval of Kebele and Woreda
administration
Program
Data entry is done at regional level using Access database
Soft copy to national WASH inventory project office for
the analysis of KPI
Regions clean their data and undertake analysis with the
support of WASH M&E MIS
Ministry of water and Energy
6. Current progress
• All regions (except Somali region) have completed data
collection and data entry
• Regions are cleaning their data
National WaSH
• The MoWE has finished preliminary analysis of data using
the Management Information Software (MIS)
Program
• Up date the data started in regions
• Role out done for 58 woredas and will continue to others
• Procurement of server and computer is on progress
Ministry of water and Energy
7. III. Some key figures
92,588 rural water supply schemes
1,605 town water supply schemes
30,000 schools
20,000 health institutions
National WaSH
12 million households asked about drinking water supply
Program
and sanitation
More than 100 million birr spent (excluding format and
manual printing, Access database/MIS, NGO and
Regional input)
Ministry of water and Energy
8. Rural Water Supply Schemes
Benshang Dire
Type of Rural Schemes Tigray Afar Amhara Oromiya ul/gumuz SNNP Gambela Hareri Dawa Total
Deep Well with
Distribution 159 83 338 1,625 6 477 17 7 23 2735
Hand Dug Well with
5,349 273 19,291 5,749 1,457 1,708 166 219 17 34,229
National WaSH
Normal Pump
Hand Dug Well with
Rope Pump 171 398 3,699 1,036 38 179 36 81 1 5639
Program
Other 110 527 5,709 6346
Protected on-spot Spring 690 66 9,643 10,975 38 2,999 94 47 44 24596
Shallow Well 2,906 126 1,667 2,030 213 871 245 31 17 8,106
Spring with Distribution
Small 468 362 2,958 2,637 31 4,259 11 45 166 10937
Total 9853 1308 37,596 24,579 1783 16,202 569 430 268 92588
Ministry of water and Energy
9. Additional benefits
• Integrating many WASH actors
the NWI has been a force for integration i.e. both between
different levels of government and within each administrative
level.
National WaSH
enhanced cooperation with CSOs
Program
allowed lower levels of government to engage with communities
• Data retained at woreda level
assists woreda officials with planning and maintenance work
Feedback from woreda staff also indicates that the NWI
generated vast amounts of informal knowledge at woreda level
Ministry of water and Energy
10. National WaSH
IV. Selected KPI Definitions and
Program
Computation Methods
Ministry of water and Energy
11. RURAL
• Access
Definition :- % of rural population that is provided access to 15
l/c/d water within 1.5 km of the water supply point
National WaSH
Computation (Number of beneficiaries that have accessed and
could access 15 l/c/d water within 1.5 km of the water supply
Program
point , including repairable non-functional water supply
schemes/ Total population from CSA) x 100 (%)
• Usage
Definition :- % of rural population that is actually using water
from the water point irrespective of quantities used and distance
from the water point
Computation :- (Number of beneficiaries actually using
water from water supply point: as per the data from the annual
inventory of water supply schemes / Total population from CSA)
x 100 (%)
Ministry of water and Energy
12. URBAN
• Access
Definition % of urban population that is provided access to 20
l/c/d improved water from the domestic/household water
National WaSH
consumptions inventory
Data NeededA = Domestic Water Consumptions
Program
B = Total population from CSA
Computation ((A*1000)/(365*20) )/B) x 100 (%)
• Usage
Definition % of population served by the water supply utilities
Data NeededA = Served Population
B = Total population from CSA
Computation (Served Population/ Total number of people)
x 100 (%)
Ministry of water and Energy
13. Functionality of rural schemes
• Definition
% of Functional rural water supply schemes
National WaSH
• Computation
Program
Number of functional schemes/ Total number
of water schemes x 100 (%)
Ministry of water and Energy
14. Health Institutions- WaSH
• Access to Latrine Facilities
Definition :- % of Health Institutions having access
to Latrine Facilities
Computation :- (Total No. of Health Institutions
National WaSH
having access for Latrine Facilities/ Total No. of Health
Program
Institutions in required area) x 100 (%)
• Access to Water Supply
Definition :- % of Health Institutions having access to
water supply
Computation :- (Total No. of Health Institutions having
access to water supply/Total No. of Health
Institutions in required area) x 100 (%)
Ministry of water and Energy
15. School – WaSH
• Access to Latrine Facilities
Definition :- % of Schools having access to Latrine
Facilities
Computation :- (Total No. of Schools having access for Latrine
National WaSH
Facilities/ Total No. of Schools in required area) x 100 (%)
• Access to Improved Latrine Facilities
Program
Definition :- % of Schools having access to Improved
Latrine Facilities
Computation :- (Total No. of Schools having access for
Improved Latrine Facilities/ Total No. of Schools in
required area) x 100 (%)
• Access to Water Supply
Definition :- % of schools with Drinking Water
Supply
Computation :- (Total No. of schools with Water Supply /Total
number of schools in the required area) x
100 (%) Draft KPI Results
Ministry of water and Energy
16. National WaSH
Program
V. Selected KPI Result based on ME-MIS
Ministry of water and Energy
17. NATIONAL LEVEL WATER SUPPLY Access
I
National WaSH
Program
Ministry of water and Energy
18. National WaSH NATIONAL LEVEL WATER SUPPLY Usage (Based on SI)
Program
Ministry of water and Energy
19. NATIONAL LEVEL Health Institution WASH (Based on SI)
National WaSH
Program
Ministry of water and Energy
20. National WaSH NATIONAL LEVEL School WASH (Based on SI)
Program
Ministry of water and Energy
21. National WaSH Access to latrine facilities (based on household inventory )
Program
Ministry of water and Energy
22. National WaSH Access to Drinking water (based on household inventory )
Program
Ministry of water and Energy
23. National WaSH Comparison of findings
Program
Ministry of water and Energy
24. REGIONAL LEVEL WATER SUPPLY –Rural
Access
No Region (With in 1.5 Km) Usage
1 Tigray 52.74 69.21
National WaSH
2 Afar 34.79 71.59
Program
3 Amhara 51.58 62.83
4 Oromiya 49.76 61.61
5 Benishangul 59.68 64.87
6 SNNP 42.02 55.50
7 Gambela 64.73 76.55
8 Harar 65.11 68.63
10 Diredawa 75.63 94.43
Ministry of water and Energy
25. Functionality status of Rural Water Supply
Schemes
National WaSH
Program
Ministry of water and Energy
26. REGIONAL LEVEL WATER SUPPLY – Urban
Access Usage
No Region (Dom. Consum. 20l/c/d) (Served Pop.)
1 Tigray 68.44 73.78
National WaSH
2 Afar 82.14 85.38
3 Amhara
Program
65.43 93.28
4 Oromiya 75.38 71.84
5 Benishangul 46.24 78.45
6 SNNP 65.11 84.08
7 Gambela 80.23 83.15
8 Harar 99.99 100.00
9 Addis Ababa 82.22 94.10
10 Diredawa 87.57 90.00
Ministry of water and Energy
27. Drinking Water access in the house hold
No Region Rural Urban Total
1 Tigray 53.93 71.71 57.84
2 Afar - - -
3 Amhara
National WaSH
46.04 74.25 47.53
4 Oromiya 41.64 71.6 45.11
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5 Benishangul 37.3 16.29 36.78
6 SNNP 52.26 89.31 54.1
7 Gambela 44.66 79.69 46.44
8 Harar - - -
9 Addis Ababa - 96.16 96.16
10 Diredawa - - -
National ( only for
available data) 44.69 82.48 49.62
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28. Access to Latrine facility of house hold
No Region Rural Urban Total
1 Tigray 54.17 80.77 59.94
2 Afar 51.17 - 51.17
3 Amhara
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63.11 78.11 63.71
4 Oromiya 48.47 70.10 50.19
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5 Benishangul 57.13 98.1 58.31
6 SNNP 74.25 94.50 75.04
7 Gambela 29.21 73.09 35.87
8 Harar 56.21 53.50 54.17
9 Addis Ababa - 92.27 92.27
10 Diredawa 53.68 100 84.67
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29. National WaSH HEALTH INSTITUTIONS WASH
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30. National WaSH SCHOOL WASH
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31. National WaSH Different reports, different figures
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32. VI. Problems/ issues
• Data Collection:
The number of forms produced.; Regions had a shortfall of forms,
especially forms 4 & 5
The nature of the forms. it would be better if forms 4 and 5 were
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consolidated into a single form to avoid repetition of Household names
etc at both the data collection and data entry phases.
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Missing GPS data: There were problems with recording the GPS
coordinates of schemes. there was some confusion in using the UTM
reading styles and additional GPS training was given. Roughly 33% of
schemes do not have GPS coordinates and about 15% of schools and
health centres are also missing this data. The reasons for this were
• A lack of training and experience in using the GPS equipment and
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33. Con…
• Other missing data.: yield, functionality status, the number of
households within 1.5km of the water source, health type, latrine type,
and water supply type, some schools don’t have information on the
number of students in the school.
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• Timing of the NWI. The fact the NWI was carried out in the rainy season
and this caused challenges for the enumerators. This meant that often in
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the day the farmer was on their farm land and the enumerator had to
find the farmers on their land.
• Other logistical challenges. there were initial worries about a lack of
vehicles for data collection but NGOs contributed to providing vehicles.
Also there were delays in the sending of budget to some regions.
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34. Con…
• Data Entry:
Delays in starting data entry: Although data entry started in September
there have been delays due to the lengthy procurement process of
computers and network installation.
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Duplication of kebeles unique identifiers: In Oromia there were
problems initially with the data entry software allowing Kebeles with
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similar names to be entered under the same unique identifier. This was
solved by putting all 7276 kebeles into a single main table and giving
each the unique identifier that CSA has for them.
The time consuming business of forms 4 & 5: The biggest obstacle to
successful data entry is the sheer number of forms to be entered. In
Oromia alone there are 5.2 million Households to be entered
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35. VII. Next Steps
• Reviewing completeness:, if the NWI is to be truly national the
Somali region inventory must be undertaken.
• Data Cleaning by Regions: Data should be sent to the Central
Statistical Authority (CSA) for verification.
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• Verification: NWI data needs to be assessed in terms of quality and
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completeness. means that the NWI data will be verified by the
Central Statistical Agency.
The CSA has a Data Quality Directorate, which is mandated with
certifying the quality of any data that is to be published as a
National Statistic.
Data quality can only be measured by doing field based sample
verification
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36. Con…
• Household Data: The time consuming business of forms 4 & 5’,
entering forms 4 & 5 which represent household level data is taking
a long time unless a substantial amount more money is invested in
the data entry process.
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So that we recommend entering only kebele-level summaries.
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CSA is expecting household level data and although Kebele
summaries will not be as accurate as household level data the
accuracy of the kebeles summaries can be checked with
sampling.
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37. Con…
• Data Analysis:
Now the data has been entered and
preliminary analysis done by the MoWE using
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MIS software.
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Although final analysis must use verified data
from CSA, the NWIPO will use the preliminary
data at the moment.
At a later stage, analysis training will be rolled
out to regions to allow them to produce
Woreda Report Cards.
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38. Con…
• Reporting/Statistical abstracts
After analysis reports and statistical abstracts will be produced
for the national and regional level.
These statistical abstracts will have disaggregated data which will
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be used by regions and at the national level.
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Reporting will be according to the 15 key performance indicators
for the WASH sector.
After analysis reports and statistical abstracts have been
produced there has to be:
• A concept note must be developed for final NWI publication
• Data access by different levels and third parties must be
immediately clarified
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39. Con…
• Sustainability
The NWI establishes base line data for the WASH sector, but this
must be regularly updated. The things that need to be done to
ensure this happens:
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• All sector stakeholders should come together to
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discuss both their data needs as well as available
resources for updating.
• A second aspect is putting the collected data into
active use. This will require training (on evidence
based planning etc) to be rolled out to the woreda
level at least.
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