Water Technology Solutions
TECHNOLOGY CRITERIA
- laypeople can build
- uses local resources
- livelihood potential
- simple
- sustainable
WHY?
- infuses local economy
- fosters community ownership
- employs local resources to keep it affordable
- builds vocational and business skills
- community addresses their own issues
CHALLENGE: Technologies that require imported or expensive materials and are difficult to maintain often fail due to inaccessible materials and lack of local expertise.
ASD SOLUTION: A Single Drop introduces simple and affordable technology solutions that can be be built and maintained by local communities. This supports community ownership, fosters local expertise, infuses local economy and supports culturally appropriate implementation.
