 | Water Sanitation Case Studies and Analyses (Peace Corps) |
 |  | (introduction...) |
| | Notice |
| | Acknowledgements |
|  | Introduction |
| | Purpose |
| | Methodology |
| | Presentation |
| | Peace Corps water and sanitation sector background |
| | (introduction...) |
| | The job |
| | Volunteer numbers |
| | Water resource management: an integrated approach |
| | The role of women |
| | Washington's coordinating efforts |
| | Kingdom of Thailand case study and analysis |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Country background |
| | (introduction...) |
| | People |
| | Government |
| | Economy |
| | Water/sanitation health |
| | History of Peace Corps water/sanitation activities |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Agriculture/rural public works project (1969-75) |
| | Water Resources Development Project (1975-present) |
| | Volunteer Involvement in the RTG Rural Employment Generation Program |
| | Thailand land development project (1970-78) |
| | Peace Corps/Thailand |
| | Thai Government Support of Peace Corps Projects |
| | Collaboration |
| | Training |
| | Communication and Support |
| | Women in Development |
| | Analysis |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Aspects Contributing to Project Successes |
| | Aspects hindering project successes |
| | Yemen Arab Republic case study and analysis |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Country background |
| | (introduction...) |
| | People |
| | Economy |
| | Water/sanitation |
| | Implementing agencies |
| | History of Peace Corps water/sanitation activities |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Rural water supply project (well-drilling/small water projects) |
| | Mahweit integrated rural development project, 1978-81 |
| | Small water projects |
| | Disaster assistance |
| | Local Resources for Development |
| | Small rural water projects |
| | Peace Corps/Yemen |
| | Analysis |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Aspects Contributing to Project Successes |
| | Aspects hindering project successes |
| | Republic of Paraguay |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Country background |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Government |
| | Economy |
| | Water/ sanitation |
| | Rural health project |
| | Peace Corps/Paraguay |
| | Collaboration |
| | Community involvement |
| | Appropriate technology |
| | Women in Development |
| | Training |
| | Analysis |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Aspects Contributing to Project Successes |
| | Aspects hindering project successes |
| | Republic of Sierra Leone |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Country background |
| | (introduction...) |
| | People |
| | Government |
| | Economy |
| | Water/sanitation |
| | History of Peace Corps water/sanitation activities |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Rural community development |
| | Chiefdom development project (cd) (1966-72) |
| | Rural water supply project (1972-73) |
| | Integrated agricultural development projects |
| | Eastern Region-Kenema IADP (1974-present) |
| | MEP's rural water supply program |
| | Provincial village water supply project (1976-78) |
| | Northern IADP-Makeni (1977-80) |
| | Rural Water Supply Unit (RWSU)/MEP-IADP-PC projects |
| | Health program |
| | Rural Health Development Project (1978-present) |
| | Agriculture |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Agricultural Extension Project (1971-present) |
| | Small Farmers Project (1979-present) |
| | Community Swamp Development Project (CSDP) |
| | Peace Corps/Sierra Leone |
| | Community participation |
| | Collaboration |
| | Training |
| | Women in Development (WID) |
| | Analysis |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Aspects Contributing to Project Successes |
| | Aspects Hindering Project Successes |
| | Republic of Togo |
| | Country background |
| | (introduction...) |
| | People |
| | Government |
| | Economy |
| | Water/sanitation water |
| | Togo water supply program |
| | History of Peace Corps water/sanitation activities |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Rural community development |
| | Rural Water Supply Project (1981-present) |
| | Health Education and Village Sanitation |
| | Health |
| | Peace corps/togo |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Training |
| | Women in Development |
| | Analysis |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Aspects Contributing to Project Successes |
| | Aspects hindering project successes |
| | Programming guidelines |
| | Significant factors in success or failure of Peace Corps activities in water and sanitation |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Programming factors |
| | Priority for Water and Sanitation Problems/Programs by Host Country |
| | Existing physical/environmental setting |
| | Existing Institutional Structure Responsible for Water and Sanitation Programs |
| | Integrated development programming approach |
| | Community Participation in Proposed Program Design |
| | Cross-sectoral considerations |
| | Type of Technology Required under Proposed Program |
| | Peace Corps Staff Capability to Design Feasible Programs |
| | Peace Corps Staff Supervision and Support of Proposed Programs |
| | Qualifications and Numbers of Required Volunteers |
| | Development of a Schedule |
| | Budgetary constraints |
| | Recruitment factors |
| | Portrayal of Volunteers' Work and Social Setting |
| | Expectations of Host Government |
| | Recruitment of Professional/Specialized and Generalist Volunteers |
| | Women in Water and Sanitation Programs |
| | Single versus married volunteers |
| | Timing |
| | Training factors |
| | Task Analysis to Determine Training Objectives |
| | Languages Required for Effective Field Work |
| | Cross-cultural training |
| | Support factors |
| | Peace corps staff support |
| | Host country support |
| | Community support |
| | Peer support |
| | Training |
| | Construction |
| | Water systems |
| | Technical components of water/sanitation skill training program |
| | Wash training guides |
| | Appendices |
| | Appendix A |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Section 1 |
| | Section 2 |
| | Section 3 |
| | Section 4 |
| | Section 5 |
| | Appendix B |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Introduction |
| | Peace Corps projects with water or sanitation activities, 1970 through 1982 |
| | Appendix C |
| | Sample Peace Corps Water/Sannitation Survey Questionnaire |
| | Appendix D |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Appendix D.1 |
| | Appendix D.2 |
| | Appendix D.3 |
| | Appendix D.4 |
| | Appendix D.5 |
| | Appendix D.6 |
| | Appendix E |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Appendix E.1 |
| | Appendix E.2 |
| | Appendix E.3 |
| | Appendix E.4 |
| | Appendix F |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Model project plan |
| | Project plan |
| | (introduction...) |
| | Section I: Host Agency Information |
| | Section II: Problem Analysis |
| | Section III: Peace Corps Project Goals and Objectives |
| | Section IV: Volunteer Assignment |
| | Section V: Project Resources |
| | Section VI: Monitoring and Evaluation |
| | Appendix G |
| | References |
| | General |
| | Thailand |
| | Yemen |
| | Paraguay |
| | Sierra Leone |
| | Togo |
| | Acronyms |
Government
A revolution in 1932 transformed the Thai system of government from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy. Under the new constitution of December 22, 1978, the 14th constitution since 1932, the King is formally the head of state. Although he has little direct power, he is an important popular symbol of national identity and unity.
The Prime Minister is the head of government and center of political power. The Prime Minister heads and may personally select the cabinet (Council of Ministers) of up to 44 ministers and deputy ministers.
The bicameral National Assembly is the legislative body of the Thai Government. The 301 members of the lower house are popularly elected; the 225 members of the upper house are nominated by the Prime Minister for formal royal consent and appointment. The power and influence of the two chambers are about equal. However, the lower house exercises greater control over money bills and can vote no-confidence motions against a sitting government.
The judicial branch consists of three levels of courts. The Supreme Court is the highest court and its judges are appointed by the King. The legal system blends principles of traditional Thai and Western law. Law dealing with family and inheritance matters is rooted In traditional laws and customs, while criminal, civil, and commercial codes are adapted from British and European legal systems. In the far south, where Muslims constitute the majority of the population of several provinces, Koranic law is also applied.
For administrative purposes, Thailand's 73 provinces are subdivided into 642 districts. Governors of the provinces and district officers are appointed by the Ministry of Interior. Larger towns are administered through the shared authority of elected municipal assemblies and district officers.
In the countryside, village leaders are popularly elected and given official positions and limited authority by the central government. Groups of villages are loosely aggregated into tambons or "communes." Leaders from the tambons elect one of their members to serve as kamnan, or "commune chief." This local democracy has been traditional in Thailand.
There is universal suffrage for adults over age 20.
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