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Safe Water

Central America, Videos

Ceramic Filter Nicaragua – too poor to buy a new tap, a sad story

And the economic distress of many families is a serious setback. This lady can not buy a new tap … Read more about Ceramic Filter Nicaragua – too poor to buy a new tap, a sad story

Topics: Safe Water

Central America, Videos

Ceramic Water Filter Nicaragua – a positive family

The daughter of this family is too shy in front of the camera, but her mother is convinced that the … Read more about Ceramic Water Filter Nicaragua – a positive family

Topics: Safe Water

Central America, Videos

Ceramic Water Filter Nicaragua – profile of a non-user

Some people are not aware that their water is unsafe. This man is convinced that the water from the … Read more about Ceramic Water Filter Nicaragua – profile of a non-user

Topics: Safe Water

Asia, Master Theses

Community perceptions of water-purification methods in Nepal By Emmanuelle Ravat

by Emmanuelle Ravat-Francoise Abstract Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness … Read more about Community perceptions of water-purification methods in Nepal By Emmanuelle Ravat

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

Asia, India, Master Theses

Delivering Safe Water to the BOP in India – The art of not losing money By Markus Wellstein

Despite the fact that many firms have failed to successfully conduct business in Bottom of the … Read more about Delivering Safe Water to the BOP in India – The art of not losing money By Markus Wellstein

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Africa, All categories, Master Theses

From NGO to social enterprise: The only roadmap towards sustainable water supply in Goma by Tiziana Gaito

A case study of Yme Jibu’s water supply system in the Democratic Republic of the Congo The present … Read more about From NGO to social enterprise: The only roadmap towards sustainable water supply in Goma by Tiziana Gaito

Topics: DR Congo, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Asia, Master Theses

Going to Scale with Safe Water – Hydrologic Social Enterprise Cambodia By Soraya Kohler

Analyzing the Business Model of Hydrologic Social Enterprise in Cambodia by Soraya … Read more about Going to Scale with Safe Water – Hydrologic Social Enterprise Cambodia By Soraya Kohler

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Central America, Videos

Historia del filtro cerámico: entrevista con Ron Riviera (español)

Ron Rivera fue el motor dinámico detrás del filtro cerámico. El cuenta la historia de este filtro y … Read more about Historia del filtro cerámico: entrevista con Ron Riviera (español)

Topics: Safe Water

Central America, Videos

History of the ceramic filter: Interview with the late Ron Riviera in english

Ron Rivera, the energetic driving force behind the ceramic water purifier tells the history of the … Read more about History of the ceramic filter: Interview with the late Ron Riviera in english

Topics: Safe Water

India, Master Theses

Marketing Safe Water to the Base of the Pyramid in Rural India By Amanda Ammann

A Case Study on Social Marketing, Awarness Cretion for Safe Water and Behabiour Change in India By … Read more about Marketing Safe Water to the Base of the Pyramid in Rural India By Amanda Ammann

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

Asia, Master Theses

Carbon Finance for Safe Water Systems in Cambodia By Deborah Buschor

A case study on the role of carbon finance and social marketing in the case of Hydrologic, … Read more about Carbon Finance for Safe Water Systems in Cambodia By Deborah Buschor

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Articles

In Memoriam: Ron Rivera

Just at the time of printing this publication, we learned the shocking news that Ron Rivera died in … Read more about In Memoriam: Ron Rivera

Topics: Safe Water

Central America, Videos

Making ceramic filters in Nicaragua

This clip shows the production process of a Ceramic Filter from A to Z in a small factory in … Read more about Making ceramic filters in Nicaragua

Topics: Safe Water

Africa, All categories, Master Theses

Mapping Complex Systems for Business Model Development by Katja Schönle

 Water Supply for Cocoa Farmers in Ghana Nestlé is reacting to their cocoa farmer’s problem of … Read more about Mapping Complex Systems for Business Model Development by Katja Schönle

Topics: Cocoa, Creating Shared Value (CSV), Ghana, Market Approaches, Private Sector, Safe Water, Supply Chain, Value Chain

Marketing d’une eau potable aux clients de la base de la pyramide

Articles

Marketing d’une eau potable aux clients de la base de la pyramide

Pourquoi est-ce si difficile de fournir de l’eau potable aux pauvres tandis que c’est si profitable … Read more about Marketing d’une eau potable aux clients de la base de la pyramide

Topics: Safe Water

Asia, Books, Central America

Marketing safe water systems by Urs Heierli

Why it is so hard to get safe water to the poor and so profitable to sell it to the rich by Urs … Read more about Marketing safe water systems by Urs Heierli

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

Asia, Master Theses

Marketing Safe Water to the Base of the Pyramid in Nepal By Lilian Lehmann

A Case Study on a Social Enterprise Approach in Nepal By Lilian Lehmann Abstract Access to safe … Read more about Marketing Safe Water to the Base of the Pyramid in Nepal By Lilian Lehmann

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

Africa, Master Theses

Marketing safe water – lessons for scaling up a social enterprise in Guinea By Alain Bühlmann

by Alain Bühlmann Abstract Market based approaches to safe water development are a promising tool … Read more about Marketing safe water – lessons for scaling up a social enterprise in Guinea By Alain Bühlmann

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

India, Master Theses

Safe Water Delivery in India: Is Micro Franchising the solution? By Katherine Eve Platzer

Micro franchising for the last mile delivery to the base of the pyramid in India: The case of … Read more about Safe Water Delivery in India: Is Micro Franchising the solution? By Katherine Eve Platzer

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Africa, Master Theses

Marketing Safe Water in Guinea – business or NGO approach By Oezge Aydogan

A Case Study on Marketing Safe Water in Guinea to BOP by Oezge Aydogan Abstract Conventional … Read more about Marketing Safe Water in Guinea – business or NGO approach By Oezge Aydogan

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Africa, Master Theses

Rethinking a water development project as a social business by Kaspar Gertsch

Nestlé’s Creating Shared Value [CSV] activities in Côte d'Ivoire The thesis builds on a consultancy … Read more about Rethinking a water development project as a social business by Kaspar Gertsch

Topics: Creating Shared Value (CSV), Safe Water, Social Enterprise, Social Marketing, Value Chain

India, Master Theses

Market penetration for safe drinking water in Rural India by Viola Zoller

Market penetration of safe water at the base of the pyramid (BoP) in India by Viola … Read more about Market penetration for safe drinking water in Rural India by Viola Zoller

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Marketing

 Scaling-up Safe Water in Guinea by Sascha Kissling

Africa, All categories, Master Theses

 Scaling-up Safe Water in Guinea by Sascha Kissling

Hurdles and Opportunities The focus of this thesis is scaling challenges for social businesses. In … Read more about  Scaling-up Safe Water in Guinea by Sascha Kissling

Topics: BOP Marketing, Guinea, Market Approaches, Safe Water, Social Enterprise, Social Marketing, Supply Chain

Asia, Master Theses

Sustainability of Safe Water Supply Chains in Nepal By Raphael Graser

by Raphael Graser Abstract Water is a basic need for life, human right and public good. … Read more about Sustainability of Safe Water Supply Chains in Nepal By Raphael Graser

Topics: BOP Marketing, Safe Water, Social Enterprise

Central America, Videos

Testing the water quality of a filter

This clip shows how to test the water with a simple HACH test. It shows whether the water is … Read more about Testing the water quality of a filter

Topics: Safe Water

Central America, Videos

The origin of the Ceramic Water Purifier (CWP)

A ceramic water purifier lined with colloidal silver was developed in Nicaragua by Potters for … Read more about The origin of the Ceramic Water Purifier (CWP)

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Central America, Videos

What to do if a filter is broken?

Sometimes, filters can break, as all goods made from clay will do. Two problem arise: 1) there is … Read more about What to do if a filter is broken?

Topics: Safe Water

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