Our wells don't fall into a state of disrepair. Before a well is drilled, a committee is formed to administer it. The government of Niger mandates that half the committee be comprised of women, giving them voice in their community for the first time.
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Inappropriate technology, e.g.
what Playpumps International employed, wasting many millions of donor dollars.
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Poor construction due primarily to the employment of inexperienced people and the use of inadequate equipment.
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Lack of rural community involvement due primarily to a failure to properly train villagers in well maintenance.
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Lack of follow-up in the form of ongoing training and maintenance, funding for and access to spare parts, and access to professional support services.
Source: The International Institute for Environmental and Development, 2009.
Failed prematurely over the last 20 years. Money wasted: $1.3-1.5 billion.
Source: The International Water and Sanitation Centre in the Netherlands, 2009.
Source: World Vision in Ghana from October 1995 - March 2003.
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