Submitter: Center for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Center) based in Delhi, India
Subcontractor: same as above
Priority area: Health
Participating/beneficiary countries: 13 countries (Bhutan, Egypt, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Palestine, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Togo, and Zimbabwe)
PGTF input: US$ 30,000
Other inputs: US$ 65,000
Number: INT/20/K01
Duration: Three (3) years
Approval: 43rd Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of 77 (New York, 27 September 2019)
Completion: Final report submitted on 13 May 2024
Impact: Arsenic contamination in groundwater is a critical global issue, particularly affecting developing countries in Asia, Africa, and elsewhere, leading to severe health risks like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders. To address this, the project focused on implementing low-cost technologies for arsenic removal from groundwater to reduce exposure through food and water. Key activities included an international workshop and training programme aimed at sharing knowledge and building capacity which was attended by over 158 participants from 14 countries to combat this contamination effectively.

Final Report:

• INT-20-K01-FinalReport.pdf  *  [Language: English; Size: 1494KB]




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