Women Are the Secret Weapon for Better Water Management

This article, by Ayushi Trivedi, originally appeared on WRI’s Insights blog.In the 1980s, the government of Malawi began providing piped water to low-income households in 50 districts, establishing community-run tap committees to collect bills and manage systems. Men made up 90 percent of committee memberships—and problems quickly became apparent.The men were often away from home, … Continue reading Women Are the Secret Weapon for Better Water Management