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Including (1) WASH-related knowledge-sharing products like policies, reports, and case studies compendium in CAREC countries, (2) WASH capacity-building materials like training toolkits and courses.
This paper outlines a five-year strategy for the CAREC WASH Centre, focusing on strengthening water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems across the CAREC region. It highlights key work pillars, including knowledge sharing, capacity building, innovation in WASH technologies, policy support, and collaboration opportunities. The paper also aligns the Centre’s goals with global and regional development strategies, such as the SDGs, and emphasizes the importance of sustainable, climate-resilient WASH systems for public health and equitable access to services.
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Safe water and sanitation, which give rise to appropriate hygiene, are fundamental determinants of individual and social health and well-being. Thereby, assessing and widening access to sustainable, durable water and sanitation infrastructure remains a global health issue. Rural areas are already at a disadvantage. Poor access…
This report examines the current state and challenges of WASH services in rural areas of China, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It highlights the importance of WASH for public health, especially in light of predictions of widespread water shortages by 2050. Despite political commitment and national plans in these…
Universal access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene, a human right enshrined in the 2030 Global Goals, will not be reached unless its affordability is addressed and monitored, according to a new report. This report, led by UNICEF and WHO with contributions from an extensive expert group of international experts,…
Mongolia is experiencing rapid climate change with rising temperatures surpassing the global average, leading to more severe weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, and the Mongolian Dzud—extreme winters following dry summers. These changes threaten traditional pastoralist-herder lifestyles, pushing rural populations…
This paper compiles available data and analyses, and derives policy messages, for countries in the region and their partners (including development finance institutions). It characterises an enabling environment that can facilitate and expedite financing for water security commensurate with the challenges and distinctive…
Globally, the most common cause of death of children is infectious diseases, particularly in low- and middleincome countries. In China, infectious diseases, especially diarrhea, are still some of the most serious public health problems, simultaneously suggesting that effective hand washing may help prevent these diseases.…
The national report on Uzbekistan's WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sector highlights critical challenges such as deteriorating infrastructure, financial constraints, and weak institutional capacities. Despite significant investments, including a total public borrowing of US$ 344.1 million from various sources, the…
This condensed briefing note describes the components of the UNHCR WASH Monitoring System, in particular why to monitor, when to monitor, and what to monitor.
This Handbook is a call to action for ministers of finance, with inspirational case studies and forward-looking sector perspectives. It is part of an initiative by the Sanitation and Water for All global partnership to provide succinct insights and curated knowledge to ministers working in the water and sanitation sector.
Water safety in Mongolia faces challenges due to its extreme climate conditions and regional disparities. With an average annual rainfall ranging from 80mm in the Gobi Desert to 350mm in the north, Mongolia is considered low in precipitation. The IUCN assesses water security through five dimensions, including rural, urban, and…
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