Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems
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Approx. 26 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course covers the challenges and opportunities related to water management and conservation. Students will learn about the impact of human activity on water resources and explore innovative solutions to address water scarcity.Key Learning Points
- Understand the global water crisis and its impact on society
- Learn about the different types of water resources and their uses
- Explore innovative solutions for water management and conservation
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Water Resource Manager
- USA: $75,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €30,000
- Water Conservation Specialist
- USA: $60,000
- India: ₹4,50,000
- Spain: €24,000
- Environmental Scientist
- USA: $68,000
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €28,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the challenges and opportunities related to water management and conservation
- Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate water resource problems and solutions
- Gain knowledge of sustainable water management practices
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of environmental science
- Interest in water management and conservation
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Assignments
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Environmental Science and Sustainability
- Climate Change and Water in Mountains
- Water in a Thirsty World
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Water Rights Activist and Author
- Environmental Activist and Author
Related Books
Description
Our course explores what can be done to solve the complex problem that half a billion people worldwide do not have improved water supplies and two billion do not have improved sanitation. We look forward to you joining us. We want to help you develop the skills you need to address this major global challenge of the 21st century.
Outline
- Introducing Key Facts about Water and Sanitation Services
- Welcome to the course - Introduction
- Video 0.1: Welcome to AMBS - Fiona Devine
- Video 1.0: Facts About Water
- Video 1.1: Global Water and Sanitation Coverage
- Video 1.2: Infrastructure Coverage (Electricity, Sewerage, Water, Telephone)
- Video 1.3: Forecasts of Coverage
- Video 1.4: Conversation with Clarissa Brocklehurst
- More Detail
- 'Conversation' of the week
- Readings List and Wrap-up
- Module 1
- Understanding the Political Economy of Water
- Video 2.1: Outrage Versus Strategy?
- Video 2.2: Types of Vendors, Vendor Prices
- Video 2.3: Money and Water Flows, Onitsha, Nigeria
- Video 2.4: An Introduction to Corruption
- Video 2.5: Corruption in South Asia
- Introduction
- Moving on...
- Readings List and Wrap-up
- Module 2
- Supply-Side Costs of Water and Sanitation Services
- Video 3.0: The Cost of Serving Households With Piped Networks
- Video 3.1: Solution to Cost Calculation
- Video 3.2: Cost Components and More on Costs
- Video 3.3: Costs of Non-Piped Technologies
- Video 3.4: Condominial sewers, desalination
- Video 3.5: Conversation with Don Lauria - Part One
- Video 3.6: Conversation with Don Lauria - Part Two
- Introduction
- More on costs
- Interview with Donald T. Lauria
- Readings List and Wrap-up
- Week 3: Quiz
- Understanding Demand-Side Issues of Water Supply
- Video 4.1: Introduction to Modeling Household Water Demand
- Video 4.2: Households With Piped Connections, Price and Income Elasticities
- Video 4.3: Households With Water Sources Outside the Home
- Video 4.4: Household Demand for Drinking Water Quality Improvements
- Video 4.5: Effect of Social Norms on Household Water Use
- Video 4.6: Conversation with Marc Jeuland
- Introduction
- Marc Jeuland Interview
- Readings List and Wrap-up
- Module 4
- Exploring Health Benefits and Climate Change Issues
- Video 5.1: Facts About Water and Health
- Video 5.2: Estimating the Economic Value of Health Benefits
- Video 5.3: Exercise on Health vs. Non-Health Benefits for Households With Water Sources Outside the Home
- Video 5.4: Climate Change, Water and Health
- Video 5.5: Effects of Climate Change on Water Utilities
- Video 5.6: Conversation with Clive Agnew
- Introduction
- More Detail
- More Detail
- Readings List and Wrap-up
- Module 5
- Development Paths for Water and Sanitation Services
- Video 6.0: Possible Solutions to the Water Development Paths Exercise
- Video 6.1: A Historical Development Path – UK, London and Manchester
- Video 6.2: Changing Knowledge, Practices and Perceptions
- Video 6.3: Path Dependency
- Video 6.4: Changing Course
- Video 6.5: Capital intensity (England and Wales)
- Video 6.6: Conversation with Marie Hart
- Video 6.7: Wrap-up and Reflections
- Water Development Path (I)
- Water Development Path (II)
- More Detail
- Readings List
Summary of User Reviews
The Water course on Coursera has received positive feedback from users. Many users have found the course content to be informative and engaging, with a focus on practical applications of water management. Overall, users have rated the course highly.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course content is informative and engaging, with a focus on practical applications of water management.Pros from User Reviews
- The course provides a comprehensive overview of water management practices and policies.
- The course includes real-world case studies and examples, making it relevant to professionals in the field.
- The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging, making the course enjoyable to follow.
- The course offers practical skills and techniques for water management professionals.
- The course is well-structured and easy to follow, with clear explanations and examples.
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users have found the course to be too basic and lacking in depth.
- The course may not be suitable for those with advanced knowledge of water management.
- The course does not provide hands-on experience or practical training.
- Some users have experienced technical issues with the course platform.
- The course may be too time-consuming for some users.
Prof Dale Whittington
4.7 Raiting
Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions
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Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2 is our second MOOC in a two-part sequence, and looks at ‘Developing Effective Interventions’....
Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems
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We look forward to you joining us. We want to help you develop the skills you need to address this major global challenge of the 21st century....
