Royal Tropical Institute KIT Publishers
at home in the world
Copyright: AffordableHousingInstitute.org
Nieuw van KIT Publishers
Smart Finance Solutions
Smart Finance Solutions
Examples of innovative financial mechanisms for water and sanitation
Netherlands Water Partnership

Smart Finance Solutions gives examples of how various existing financial mechanisms and products are being used to finance water and sanitation projects. The booklet also gives a quick overview how to write a successful business plan.

Price: € 15.00

(available in English)

Read more
Smart Water Harvesting Solutions
Smart Water Harvesting Solutions
Examples of innovative low-cost technologies for rain, fog, runoff water and groundwater
Netherlands Water Partnership

Smart Water Harvesting describes a number of creative solutions in situations where ‘there seems to be no water’. It shows practical efforts to ‘create water’, especially in drought prone areas. It does not limit itself to the act of harvesting, but includes ‘capturing’ water during periods of rain, so that it is available for periods of drought.

Price: € 15.00

(available in English, French and Portuguese)

Read more
Smart Water Solutions
Smart Water Solutions
Examples of innovative, low-cost technologies for wells, pumps, storage, irrigation and water treatment
Netherlands Water Partnership

Smart Water Solutions gives examples of innovations such as the use of sunlight to purify water, effective low-cost water filters, low-cost drip irrigation and locally produced. By using these technologies, poor rural families can double their annual income. The book is designed as a source of inspiration, rather than a 'how to' manual.

Price: € 15.00

(available in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish)

Read more
Smart Sanitation Solutions
Smart Sanitation Solutions
Examples of innovative, low-cost technologies for toilets, collection, transportation, treatment and use of sanitation products
Netherlands Water Partnership

Smart Sanitation Solutions gives examples of household and community-based sanitation solutions that have proven effective and affordable. It illustrates a range of innovative sanitation technologies that have already helped thousands of poor families to improve their lives. The technologies described are a source of inspiration.

Price: € 15.00

(available in English and French)

Read more


March 2009
Dimensions of the human right to water Source: World Health Organization
Right to water for life and survival
Right to clean drinking water
Right to water and sanitation for health
Right to water for adequate standard of living
Right to food and nutrition
Right to water and sanitation as part of right to housing
Right to water for food preparation
Right to water for food production
Right to water as part of right to development
Right to water as part of right to natural resources
Right to water as an element of right to environment
Right to water as an element of right to property
Latest news
Copyright alexandreseron Netherlands Water Partnership launches the booklet Smart Finance Solutions at the
5th World Water Forum in Istanbul (16 to 22 March 2009).


Read more
Our website
About us
Contact
Publications
New and forthcoming
How to order
KIT Membership

The Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) is an independent centre of knowledge and expertise in the areas of international and intercultural cooperation. Become a KIT-member and you will benefit from a range of attractive discounts.

Read more

KIT Publishers is an independent publishing house specialized in non-western art, culture and development issues.
Recently published
Capturing museum knowledge
Collecting at cultural crossroads
Can we make a difference?
Rita Bolland (1919-2006)
Outsourcing agricultural advisory services
Gender, rights and development
Trading up: building cooperation between farmers and traders in Africa
Democracy and Development
Elmina. Building on the past to create a better future
The KIT Publishers newsletter contains information about new publications, news about book presentations and other projects. This newsletter is distributed irregularly.

Subscribe | Unsubscribe

Mail the editors



KIT Publishers | Mauritskade 63, 1092 AD Amsterdam | Phone: +31 20 568 8272 | Fax: +31 20 568 8286 | E: publishers@kit.nl