Former Intern | Communications & Advocacy | Change hub
Jaime Cunningham was an intern in IRC's Communications and Influencing Department. She is based in New York City. She recently completed her MPH at the University of Edinburgh and is interested in transitioning to a career in international development. Previously, Jaime spent several years working as a researcher-reporter for Newsweek and in content development at the Economist. She also holds an MA in Science Journalism from Columbia University. She is based in New York City.
In Ethiopia, prioritising access to groundwater, supported by responsive and proactive operation and maintenance, increases rural water supply... Read more...
Approximately one in four handpumps in sub-Saharan Africa are non-functional at any point in time, which in 2015 was roughly equivalent to 175,000... Read more...
Strong dependencies were found between functionality and system type and administrative unit (e.g., district). Read more...
Water committees and handpump mechanics ensure safe and reliable services in Western Uganda. A story about action learning supported by the Dutch... Read more...
With over a million handpumps in sub-Saharan Africa and new installations every day, handpump standardisation is still vital for the policy and... Read more...
A step by step guide on the siting of drilled water wells, from consideration of the user needs up to engaging a drilling contractor to construct the... Read more...
Handpump sustainability is enhanced by household members' involvement in management-related decisions, but is compromised when households are... Read more...
This case study looks at district-based associations of hand pump mechanics in Uganda as a supporting mechanism for improved functionality. Presented... Read more...