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Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems
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Reviewed on Jul 8, 2020
The course 'Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 1: Understanding Complex Problems' is very informative and interesting to learn.
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2021
The course was well presented with relevant examples from work by the tutors and published research.
Reviewed on May 25, 2019
As a public health professional with interest in WASH, this course has enhanced my knowledge of water and sanitation policy development and implementation in developing countries.
Recommended if you're interested in Social Sciences
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