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Annual Report 2006
SOPAC
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| This annual report summary provides a snapshot of key actions that the Secreteriat accomplished in the reporting period September 2005 to September 2006, as well as providing a synopsis of the issues and opportunities within the areas of our technical competence that we believe need to be considered and addressed. |
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Developing a Nonrevenue Water Reduction Strategy; Part 1: Investigating and Assessing Water Losses & Part 2: & Part 2: Planning and Implementing the Strategy
Farley and Liemberger
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Part one of this paper deals with the tasks required to investigate and assess the components of non-revenue water (NRW). This is a necessary first step in a diagnostic approach to understanding the condition of the network, the way it is operated, and the constraints acting upon it. This second part deals
with the tasks and tools required to address the constraints, and to develop a strategy to reduce NRW which is practicable and achievable, and which can be adapted for any distribution network anywhere in the world. Not all utilities, particularly those in developing countries, have the luxury of a well-developed and efficiently managed network.
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Harvesting the Heavens: Guidelines for Rainwater Harvesting in Pacific Island Countries
SOPAC, UNEP, TCDT, Sida
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| The guidelines are for people who are interested in building or maintaining a rainwater harvesting system. It is also for NGOs, CBOs, regional organisations and donor agencies that are involved in the implementation of rainwater harvesting projects. The intention of the guidelines is to help in the sustainable implementation of rainwater harvesting projects as well as to assist in improving the quality of the water supply. It contains both technical design, operation and maintenance information as well as discussing approaches to project implementation and sustainability. |
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Harvesting the Heavens: A Manual for Participatory Training in Rainwater Harvesting
SOPAC, UNEP, TCDT, Sida
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| A manual for participatory training in rainwater harvesting. The manual was developed to complement a "Training of Trainers" workshop that was conducted as part of the project. It is targeted for use by NGOs, CBOs or others involved in rainwater harvesting and contains a number of participatory techniques, tools and activities to assist communities in learning about the operation and maintenance of rainwater harvesting systems. |
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| Integrated Water Resources Management in Pacific Island Countries – A synopsis
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| Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) is a planning and management approach which aims to manage both water and land resources through improved sectoral collaboration and partnership between the government functions and those of civil society. It specifically focuses on establishing and improving linkages between land and water management, competing sectors, government agencies, civil society, and the private sector. The United Nations considers IWRM to be of such importance to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) it agreed an IWRM National Plan development target of 2005, and has developed an IWRM Road Map for delivering the MDGs. This synopsis gives a brief overview of some of the barriers and suggested solutions to IWRM in Pacific Island Countries |
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| Pacific regional action plan on sustainable water management
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| This report is structured around six thematic areas. Under each theme there are key messages to stakeholders with supporting statements drawn from the discussions in the respective working groups. Under each key message the required actions are listed including the parties deemed most appropriate to be responsible for their implementation. |
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Performance Improvement Planning; Designing an Effective Leakage Reduction and Management Program
World Bank
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| High levels of nonrevenue water result from huge volumes of water lost through leaks or water not invoiced to customers or both, and this seriously affects financial viability of water providers. This field note captures the core principles for the effective implementation of nonrevenue water programs through real world examples of service providers.
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Strategic Plan 2005 – 2009
SOPAC
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| Over the past 35 years, the now called Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC) has served as an essential regional organization and it remains conscious of its vital and growing role among the peoples of the Pacific. The changing development needs of this vibrant region have been reflected in our broadening mandate, and sharpening our focus on fundamental priorities at national and regional levels, and establishing partnerships nationally, regionally and internationally to support the Membership. |
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Water Demand Management Programme for Pacific Island Countries (broschure)
SOPAC, Wide Bay Water, NZAid, Pacific Water Association
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| SOPAC, the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission, is an intergovernmental organization based in Suva, Fiji. SOPAC helps member countries to sustainably manage their non-living natural resources. Since mid 2006 SOPAC has been managing the implementation of the New Zealand’s International Aid & Development Agency funded project “Water Demand Management (WDM) for Pacific Island Countries 2006 – 2009”. A partnership with world leading experts in this field, Wide Bay Water Corporation, was established to ensure that state of the art WDM techniques and technologies are being introduced to participating countries. The programme is initiallyfocusing on five countries including Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshall Islands, Niue and Solomon Islands. |
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