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This paper examines the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus in a humanitarian context, with a specific focus on water, sanitation and hygi
Of the two billion people worldwide lacking access to at least basic sanitation, seven out of ten live in rural areas (JMP 2019).
This programme guide is intended to support humanitarian staff primarily working in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector
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The most important information concerning WASH and the COVID-19 virus is summarized here.
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Sanitation is an issue often neglected in development decision making.