Local resource-based approaches in water works
This document links Employment Intensive Investment Programme’s (EIIP) labour-intensive approaches for infrastructure development and job creation in the water sector. It draws evidence from 12 projects showing the approach in different stages of the project cycle focusing on water and sanitation, small dams; irrigation systems and adaptation works. The report places emphasis on planning and identification of water needs, participation, community involvement, labour-based technologies for implementation, contracting and local government involvement and maintenance while integrating cross-cutting issues such as gender, environment, vulnerable groups and good working conditions.