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Call for Papers: Decentralised Water and Wastewater International Network Conference

International Water Association

Deadline: 31 May 2009
Workshop Location
: Kathmandu, Nepal


Each year IWA organises and sponsors many specialised conferences and seminars on a wide variety of topics in water and sanitation management in locations worldwide. Its initiatives include development of local action plans, strengthening regional networks and advocacy on pragmatic pathways to the provision of sustainable water and sanitation services in developing countries.

The conference aims to promote effective and sustainable approaches to water and wastewater management through decentralised community involvement and capacity building. It provides an interntational forum at which researchers and professionals working in water and wastewater research, technology and management can share their research. This particular conference programme will also include the visits to the cities of Nepal.

Call for Papers: Themes

  • On site waste water systems
  • Rain water collection and management
  • Compact aerobic treatment systems
  • Composing systems for waste management
  • Village and rural water supply options
  • Improved Septic systems
  • Regulative framework for decentralised systems.
  • Governance for decentralised systems
  • Community Participation
  • International agencies and provision of sanitation.
  • Case studies in decentralised systems
  • Ecological sanitation
  • Economic aspects of Decentralised Systems.
  • The management of liquid effluents.
  • Village andrural water supply and wastewater options
  • On-site bacteriological test of wate

Submission Details
Please send your contributions to Ishan Regmi at: ishanregmi@hotmail.com

Location

The conference, exhibition and workshop will be held at the Birendra International Convention centre in Kathmandu, Nepal. Kathmandu, a historical and World heritage city is situated in central part of Nepal.

Dates and Deadlines

  • May 2009- Abstract Submission Deadline
  • 30 June 2009- Submission Acceptance
  • 31 August 2009- Submission of Full Paper
  • 10 November 2009 - Welcome Reception
  • 11 November 2009 - Conference Session
  • 12 November 2009 - Conference Dinner
  • 13 November 2009 - Technical Tours
  • 14 November 2009 - Workshop

Further Details
IWA Site http://www.iwahq.org/
Conference Site http://www.iwa.nepaliko.com/
Contact Details ishanregmi@hotmail.com
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