Urban wells: a vital but ignored resource

Martin Mulenga

Reflect & Act

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English

Published: July 2011

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Product code:G03127

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This briefing reflects on an IIED project on water resource management. It showcases research revealing the immense significance of ‘invisible’ water to the urban poor.

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Mulenga, M. (2011). Urban wells: a vital but ignored resource. .
Available at https://www.iied.org/g03127

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