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17. Background Risk Factors

The chapter discusses the challenges faced in managing drinking water risks in Bangladesh due to socio-economic factors, lack of education, and distrust in NGOs and government agencies. It emphasizes innovative approaches like rainwater harvesting to provide sustainable solutions for water access. The necessity of information dissemination to motivate communities to adopt new technologies is highlighted as a crucial element in overcoming these challenges.

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Sections

  • 1

    Background Risk Factors

    This section explores background risk factors, particularly focusing on educational and economic barriers that affect the adoption of new water technologies in Bangladesh.

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  • 1.1

    Economic Challenges

    The section discusses the financial constraints, distrust in institutions, and innovative solutions for drinking water challenges in Bangladesh.

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  • 1.2

    Social Issues

    This section discusses the social issues impacting drinking water accessibility in Bangladesh, highlighting distrust in governmental and NGOs, and presents innovative solutions like rainwater harvesting.

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  • 2

    Innovative Water Solutions

    This section discusses innovative solutions for water scarcity, particularly rainwater harvesting in Bangladesh, addressing social challenges and the need for proper information to foster adoption.

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  • 2.1

    Rainwater Harvesting Technology

    This section discusses the challenges faced in promoting rainwater harvesting technology in Bangladesh, emphasizing economic, educational, and informational barriers.

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  • 2.2

    Implementation Challenges

    This section explores the various challenges associated with implementing alternative drinking water solutions, particularly focusing on social, economic, and educational factors affecting communities.

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  • 3

    Steps For Adoption Of Technology

    This section discusses the challenges and steps necessary for adopting innovative water technology, particularly focusing on the socio-economic and educational barriers faced by communities.

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  • 3.1

    Information Needs

    This section discusses the complexities of addressing drinking water needs in Bangladesh amidst socio-economic challenges and the importance of providing relevant information to gain community trust.

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  • 3.2

    Persuasion Stages

    The section discusses the challenges of adopting new drinking water technologies in Bangladesh, emphasizing the importance of persuasion in the decision-making process.

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  • 4

    Knowledge And Decision Making

    This section explores the challenges in decision-making processes related to water access in Bangladesh, highlighting the importance of knowledge and trust.

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  • 4.1

    Information Sources

    This section discusses the barriers to accessing clean drinking water in economically challenged areas of Bangladesh and the innovative solutions proposed by NGOs.

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  • 4.2

    Decision Stages And Discussions

    This section discusses the complexities surrounding the adoption of alternative drinking water technologies in economically challenged areas, emphasizing the need for education, trust, and information sharing.

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References

17 part b.pdf

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What we have learnt

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