mWASH : Mobile Phone Applications for the Water , Sanitation , and Hygiene Sector

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mWASH: Mobile Phone Applications for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Sector 2 About the Pacific Institute The Pacific Institute is one of the world's leading independent nonprofits conducting research and education to create a healthier planet and sustainable communities. Based in Oakland, California, we conduct interdisciplinary research and partner with stakeholders to produce solutions that advance environmental protection, economic development, and social equity — in California, nationally, and internationally. We work to change policy and find real-world solutions to problems like water shortages and habitat destruction. Since our founding in 1987, the Pacific Institute has become a locus for independent, innovative thinking that cuts across traditional areas of study, helping us make connections and bring opposing groups together. The result is effective, actionable solutions addressing issues in the fields of freshwater resources, climate change, environmental justice, and globalization. About Nexleaf Analytics Nexleaf Analytics is a nonprofit organization that aims to make mobile phone sensing technologies available to communities and organizations around the world. By combining the ubiquity of mobile networks with sophisticated server-side analytics, we are transforming regular mobile phones into leading-edge data-collection instruments. Nexleaf Analytics takes a revolutionary approach to collecting data on environment, climate change, and public health. Our platform includes mobile phone software, web portals for data analysis and visualization, and mechanisms to ensure system health and data integrity. More information on Nexleaf Analytics staff, directors, funders, and programs can be found at www.nexleaf.org. About the Authors