Developing and Managing Community Water Supplies

Based on direct field experience and using short case studies, this book discusses the issues and stages in the development of water supplies, from the initiation of a programme through to the community management of a supply system. The importance of involving all the members of a community in decisions about water provision is emphasised, as is the need to incorporate hygiene education from the outset.

Jan Davis is a chartered engineer with experience in both emergency relief and long-term development. He has worked for Oxfam as an emergency water engineer and is currently a Senior Training Officer responsible for delivering RedR's training programme.

Gerry Garvey managed and advised on water programmes for Oxfam in Ethiopia. He has also worked for Oxfam in Sudan and Somalia

Michael Wood worked for the Canadian International Development Agency as an adviser on water programmes in Ghana and Ethiopia. He also worked in Malawi