Resources
Global: MUS in large irrigation systems, Renault, FAO
This presentation introduces a conceptual approach to cost benefit analysis for operation and management of MUS in large irrigation schemes. The MASSCOTE approach (used for auditing irrigation management) is build upon to create MASSMUS; a tool for rapid appraisal for mapping the benefits of MUS.
Asia: multiple use of water in flood plains, CGIAR-CPWF
Presentation on the outcomes of the CGIAR-CPWF action research project looking into multiple-use of water in floodplains. Ecosystem benefit analysis showed that improving practices in rice-fish production through communal management increased the agro-ecological resilience.
Global: Service levels, Moriarty and Fonseca, IRC
Presentation on the 5 year action research program called WASHCost. Central to the program is the full life cycle cost approach of water and sanitation services. The different aspects of thisapproach are highlighted.
Global: MUS CBA from health economic perspective, Hutton
This presentation looks at cost benefit analysis from a health economic perspective. When upgrading a system to multiple use different health issues - including sanitation- related to water quantity and quality need to be taken into account.
Introduction Expert Day
Introduction to the discussion points of the expert day. Setting the stage and agreeing on definitions. How can cost benefit analysis provide a good evidence base for promoting MUS.
Niger: the use of Canzee Pumps in the Zinder region of Niger : report of the technical visit
The Canzee Hand pump is an inexpensive yet reliable and easy to maintain pump, ideal for small communities. After two years of trials, Winrock International asked its developer to suggest an even simpler design which could be made from locally sourced materials and offered for sale to private households. A prototype pump was made in September 2009, and over the following months a further fifty units will constructed and marketed.
The Canzee pump has been developed with easy maintenance in mind so with an understanding of how the pump works and how plastic pipes can be glued together, it should be possible for it to be maintained and repaired by the villagers themselves. Some jobs, for example the repair or replacement of the steel pump rod, may need the broken part to be sent away for welding, but apart from that, the pump caretaker should be able to keep the pump functioning indefinitely.
An essential role of the project’s technical staff and maintenance teams when visiting the pumps is to ensure that there is at least one caretaker who is totally familiar with the pump, who has a supply of spare pipe, valve seals, a saw blade and some pvc glue to repair the pump when necessary.
Niger: the use of Canzee Pumps in the Zinder region of Niger
The Canzee Hand pump is an inexpensive yet reliable and easy to maintain pump, ideal for small communities. After two years of trials, Winrock International asked its developer to suggest an even simpler design which could be made from locally sourced materials and offered for sale to private households. A prototype pump was made in September 2009, and over the following months a further fifty units will constructed and marketed.
Ethiopia - Assessment of the contamination level of water at collection points
Globally, 1.1 billion people rely on unsafe drinking water sources from lakes, rivers, and open wells. Studies have confirmed that water related diseases not only remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide but that the spectrum of disease is expanding and the incidence of many water related microbial diseases are increasing. Thus, this study was conducted to assess contamination level of water and determine the major sources of contaminants at collection points. Three sites of three springs and four sites of river water from Yubdo-Legebatu PA were selected for this study.
Ethiopia - Evaluating the efficiency of slow sand filtration in clay pots
This study is aimed at evaluating the efficiency of slow sand filtration (SSF) in clay pots in removing total and thermo-tolerant/faecal coliform bacteria and reducing turbidity and assessing the contamination level at the point-of-use at home in the central highlands of Ethiopia (Yubudu-Legebatu PAs).
Ethiopia: Rainwater harvesting
The RAIN Foundation submitted a request for technical assistance on the inclusion of MUS in their rainwater harvesting programme in Ethiopia. RiPPLE, through the HCS, provided such support and recommended the programme to include water for livestock.
Ethiopia - parasite infections among children in Dire Dawa
This thesis looks into parasite infections among children in the Dire Dawa region of Ethiopia. The findings highlight the importance of personal hygiene and environmental sanitation
and cost effective water purification mechanisms.
Ethiopia - valuing non-agricultural uses of irrigation water
The objective of this thesis research was to analyze the economic values of multiple uses of irrigation water emphasizing its non-agricultural uses using data from the Abbay (or Blue Nile) Basin of the Amhara Regional State of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia - The role of household ponds in the expansion of homegardens in Tigray
This thesis reports on the findings of a study to assess the role of household ponds on the expansion of home gardens and to assess the productivity of these ponds. It was found that the construction of these ponds has made a great contribution to the expansion of homegardens.
Ethiopia - estimation of productivity of water harvesting projects
This thesis looks into the water productivity for livestock, domestic use and crop production of SG-2000 water harvesting pilot projects in Ethiopia. The research finding shows that water used for domestic use and livestock generates the greatest benefit for rural households.
Global: CPWF Topic synthesis paper multi-purpose water systems
This paper provides a synthesis of research on multi-purpose water systems carried out under the first phase of the Challenge Program on Water and Food, and elsewhere. In addition, it provides elements to guide research in its second phase.
MUS in the second phase of the CPWF
Powerpointpresentation held at the Stockholm World Water Week 2009 by Sophie Nguyen Khoa, about management of water storage for multiple uses and users: the experience of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF).
MUS in IFAD's programme
Powerpointpresentation held at the Stockholm World Water Week 2009 by Audrey Nepveu on IFAD's role in the watersector.
MUS in the MFS2 programme of the WASH Alliance
Powerpointpresentation held at the MUS Group Meeting 2009 in Rome by Martin Keijzer, Plan Nederland, on developing MUS-programmes.
Technical exchange vist to RAIN's programme in Ethiopia
Powerpointpresentation held at the MUS Group Meeting 2009 in Rome, anonymus, on RAIN Foundation and its Partners in Ethiopia and MUS Integration.
MUS in the programmes of HCS and RIPPLE
Powerpointpresentation held at the MUS Group Meeting 2009 in Rome by Zemede on Hararghe Catholic Secretariat (HCS) and RIPPLE.
RAIN's programme and MUS
Powerpointpresentation held at the MUS Group Meeting 2009 in Rome by Kirsten Neke the RAIN-foundation and RAIN water: towards a MUS approach.
UN-Water and MUS
Powerpointpresentation held at the MUS Group Meeting 2009 in Rome by Johan Kuylenstierna on the UN-Water organization.
Aquastat and multiple-use water services
Powerpoint presentation held at the MUS Group Meeting 2009 in Rome by Karen Frenken, FAO, on Aquastat and multiple-use water services.
MUS and service-oriented management
Paper written for the expert meeting organized by the MUS group in The Hague 22nd February 2010 by Daniel Renault, Senior Officer NRLW FAO Roma, on multiple uses of water in large irrigation systems: conceptual approach and cost benefit analysis for operation and management.
Global: Climbing the Water Ladder - Multiple-Use Water Services for Poverty Reduction
Sustained access to water in low- and middle-income countries is crucial for domestic use (drinking, personal hygiene, etc.) and is also an imperative for people's livelihoods, income-generating activities and small-scale enterprise (e.g. livestock, horticulture, irrigation, fisheries, brickmaking, and othes). Overall, this book exposes the detrimental effects and impacts of approaching water services in isolated ways -- where the continued practise of separating community water services between domestic use and livelihoods have done little in alleviating poverty.
Available in English and espagnol (Ascendiendo la escala de agua).