Global WASH Sector Directory¶
A comprehensive, categorized guide to the world's leading research institutions, technical standardization bodies, implementing NGOs, and open-source WASH hardware networks.
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│ GLOBAL WASH ECOSYSTEM DIRECTORY │
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│ 1. RESEARCH & KNOWLEDGE │ 2. IMPLEMENTING NGOS │ 3. OPEN TECH │
│ - CAWST (Canada) │ - Evidence Action │ - Appropedia │
│ - RWSN / Skat Foundation │ - WaterAid │ - SMART Ctr. │
│ - IRC WASH (Netherlands) │ - charity: water │ - Akvo Org │
│ - WEDC Loughborough (UK) │ - WHOlives │ - Pract. Act. │
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- Research & Knowledge Centers — Academic and empirical standardization organizations.
- Implementing NGOs & Charities — Field practitioners with audited track records.
- Open-Source Hardware & Blueprints — Free CAD models, step-by-step manuals, and open tech guides.