Abstract
AbstractThis paper analyses the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) context in South Africa and presents views regarding the possible use of the Internet of Things (IoT) for WASH in South Africa. The views were informed by an analysis of literature related to the WASH domain nationally and internationally. Example case studies of the use of IoT in the WASH sector in developing countries, and where possible Africa, provided further background. As a triangulation exercise, a survey amongst various stakeholders in the WASH domain was conducted. To contextualise the WASH sector in South Africa, value chains were derived. To identity the opportunities for IoT, the findings of the study were combined with insights acquired on the IoT domain in general, both from literature and our experience and learnings.
Highlights
The human rights to water, sanitation and hygiene, collectively known as WASH, are guaranteed under international law as components of the right to an adequate standard of living guaranteed in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights [1], as well as in many other human rights treaties
Opportunities for the Internet of Things in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Domain 195 to die of preventable WASH related diseases such as diarrhoea, intestinal nematode infections, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, schistosomiasis and malaria [7]
The study found that very limited use is currently made of Internet of Things (IoT) in the WASH domain in South Africa
Summary
The human rights to water, sanitation and hygiene, collectively known as WASH, are guaranteed under international law as components of the right to an adequate standard of living guaranteed in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights [1], as well as in many other human rights treaties. In South Africa, and many other developing countries, a large number of people still do not have an acceptable toilet and cannot access safe water to drink or wash their hands. This leaves significant proportions of young children and vulnerable individuals. Opportunities for the Internet of Things in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Domain 195 to die of preventable WASH related diseases such as diarrhoea, intestinal nematode infections, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, schistosomiasis and malaria [7] This could contribute to malnutrition and poor school attendance, which could result in cognitive impairment and reduced learning outcomes [8, 9].
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