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The poor reliability of electricity and the falling costs of solar technology are making solar pumps increasingly attractive. This paper explores this phenomenon and suggests that this is not merely an energy issue but also a water issue. Steep fixed rates and low operational costs make it ideal for service providers. This will lead to increased exploitation of groundwater, which might prove to be damaging in already over-exploited areas.The paper also explores alternative subsidy designs.

SHAH, T. KISHORE, A. (2012): Solar-Powered Pump Irrigation and India’s Groundwater Economy. A Preliminary Discussion of Opportunities and Threats. (= Water Policy Research Highlight , 26 ). Gujarat, India: IWMI-Tata Water Policy Program URL [Visita: 15.01.2013]

This paper aims to fill a research gap in India by focusing on adoption patterns of micro irrigation and the economic impacts on farm households.This study is based on primary and secondary data collected from nine states. It seeks to establish a relationship between landholding size, area under micro-irrigation, and net benefits. Farmers' suggestions for making micro irrigation more accessible are also noted.

PALANISAMI, K. RAMAN, S. (2012): Potential and Challenges in Up-scaling Micro-irrigation in India. Experiences from Nine States . (= Water Policy Research Highlight , 20 ). Gujarat, India: IWMI-Tata Water Policy Program URL [Visita: 15.01.2013]

The problem with disposing of menstrual waste into pit latrines is that it causes the pits to fill up faster. The excreta in the pit decompose and decrease in volume, while the non-biodegradable components of menstrual waste accumulate and do not break down. Furthermore, once the sludge has been removed from the pit latrine, if it is to be used in agriculture, any waste that has not completely decomposed such as menstrual pads must be removed before the sludge can be composted or applied to farmland. The cost to remove, screen, and dispose of menstrual management products from pit latrine sludge is high and not accounted for.

KJELLEN, M. PENSULO, C. NORDQVIST, P. FODGE, M. (2012): Global Review of Sanitation System Trends and Interactions with Menstrual Management Practices. Report for the Menstrual Management and Sanitation Systems Project . Stockholm: Stockholm Environment Institute URL [Visita: 15.01.2013]

GOOGLE (2012): Kochi, Kerala. URL [Visita: 14.01.2013]

This article outlines seven of the most common mistakes to make when giving an elevator pitch.

UNDER30CEO (2012): 7 Devastating Elevator Pitch Mistakes. Under30CEO.com URL [Visita: 14.01.2013]

This article published by the Harvard Business Review gives some important pointers when it comes to talking style and being convincing with your elevator pitch, accompanied by an examples of both an ineffective and an effective elevator pitch.

MARTIN, S.W. (2012): Win the Business With This Elevator Pitch. Cambridge: Harvard Business Review URL [Visita: 14.01.2013]

ZEROXZERO (2011): Chinese fishing nets. URL [Visita: 14.01.2013]

Read tips about how to give a good elevator pitch in this article.

WATTERS, A. (2010): The Art of the Elevator Pitch. 10 Great Tips. SAY Media, Inc. URL [Visita: 14.01.2013]

This Business Week article describes some key aspects of a good elevator pitch and how to create it, rehearse it, and tailor it for a specific audience.

PINCUS, A. (2007): The Perfect (Elevator) Pitch. New York: Bloomberg L.P. URL [Visita: 14.01.2013]

This guide from Inc.com gives pointers and examples for how to give an effective elevator pitch, focusing on making your pitch shorter and smarter.

LAGORIO, C. (2010): How to Master Your Elevator Pitch. Inc.com URL [Visita: 14.01.2013]

This book gives a wealth of information about the Blue Ocean Strategy, examples, and guidance on using the strategy canvas to identify the competitive advantage in a business.

KIM, W.C. MAUBORGNE, R. (2005): Blue Ocean Strategy. How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant. Boston: Harvard Business School Press URL [Visita: 13.01.2013]

MIND TOOLS (n.y): Crafting an Elevator Pitch. Introducing Your Company Quickly and Effectively. Mind Tools URL [Visita: 13.01.2013]

AGUASAN (2012): Briefing Note: Financial Sustainability of WASH Services – About Mindset Change and an Eye for the Future. (= Results of the 28th AGUASAN workshop, 18-22 June in Gwatt, Switzerland ). St. Gallen: SDC, Eawag/Sandec, HELVETAS, Skat URL [Visita: 10.01.2013]

This document describes on four pages what can be done in order to improve marketing.

JOHNSON, G.L (2008): Top Ten Strategies to Market Training to Your Workforce. Training growth Innovations. TrainingIndustry.com URL [Visita: 10.01.2013]

IRC (2011): Introduction: From systems to services. Module 1. The Hague: International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC). [Accessed: 09.01.2013]

Get information about courses, course content, dates, and earning ECTS credits in the 2013 cewas Start-Up programme training course.

CEWAS (2012): Start-Up Training Programme in Sustainable Water, Sanitation & Resource Management 2013. cewas URL [Visita: 07.01.2013]

This document provides information on PESTEL analysis, directing readers to the key factors for each step scanning the external environment.

GILLESPIE, A. (2011): Foundations of Economics. Additional chapter on Business Strategy. Oxford: Oxford University Press URL [Visita: 06.01.2013]

Newsletter by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office on the Kathmandu-Bhaktapur road project, initiated after the preliminary study by JICA team in December 2005 upon a request made by the Government of Nepal (GoN).

JICA (2011): A Model Road for New Nepal. The Kathmandu-Bhaktapur Road. (= Quarterly Newsletter , 61 ). Kathmandu, Nepal: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office URL [Visita: 03.01.2013]

The transport and filtration behavior of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in columns packed with quartz sand was systematically examined under repulsive electrostatic conditions. An increase in solution ionic strength resulted in greater oocyst deposition rates despite theoretical predictions of a significant electrostatic energy barrier to deposition.

TUFENKJI, N. ; MILLER, G.F. ; RYAN, J.N. ; HARVEY, R.W. ; ELIMELECH, M. (2004): Transport of Cryptosporidium Oocysts in Porous Media. Role of Straining and Physicochemical Filtration. Entradas: Environmental Science & Technology: Volume 38 , 5932-5938. URL [Visita: 03.01.2013]

This thesis deals with how to assess hygienic risks in urban water systems as a means to evaluate the future sustainability of the systems, also in comparison with other sustainability aspects. The work is mainly focused on Sweden however the methodology is also applicable to other regions of the world.

WESTRELL, T. (2004): Microbial Risk Assessment and its Implications for Risk Management in Urban Water Systems. (= Linköping Studies in Arts and Science , 304 ). Linköping, Sweden: UniTryck URL [Visita: 03.01.2013]