
History and current status of the rope pump in Nicaragua
A success story about rural communal water supply and self-supply
This technical note highlights the key features of the rope pump, delves into the historical background of its introduction in Nicaragua and briefly highlights the current situation by providing estimates of number of rope pumps in use and their functionality and impact. It is based on the study conducted by Briemberg (2022).
Available in Spanish, French and Portuguese too!
Bibliographical Information:
G.Ferrero, J. D. Briemberg (2022) History and status of the rope pump in Nicaragua. - a success story about rural communal water supply and self-supply , Skat Foundation / SMART Centre Group , RWSN , St. Gallen, Switzerland
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