SLIDE 39 What is DIP?
Development Innovation Program(DIP) provides business models as a new growth engine for KOICA, based on collaborations with diverse partners with expertises in various sectors, in contribution to realization of social value and improvement of aid effectiveness.
Development of Low-cost Advanced Water Treatment System
CHALLENGE
The WHO reports that 3.4 million people are dying of water-borne diseases every year across the globe. Of this number, 842,000 people corresponding to 58% lose their lives because of unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation. 361,000 of them are children aged under 5. This problem is particularly serious in Laos where the number of under 5 children dying of diarrhea is the 2nd highest in the world.
SOULUTION
‘Tubular Ozone Dissolver (TOD) System’ is a sophisticated water purification technology that eliminates contaminants by spraying ozone bubble into contaminated water to cause oxidation
- process. With 99.8% of ozone dissolution rate, pathogens and other contaminants such as heavy metal
can be effectively eliminated. By delivering this technology to people in the water stressed areas of Laos to ensure their access to safe drinking water, water-borne diseases such as diarrhea can be effectively tackled, which will promote the sustainable social and economic development of Laos.
IMPACT
Ensuring access to safe drinking water : With a powerful oxidation and durable equipment, ‘TOD System’ can significantly improve people’s access to safe drinking water. It ensures the sustainability of the improvement by making a long lasting change. Drinking clean and affordable water without any worry : People’s access to drinking water have been limited because of the absence of safe water sources and economic downturns. The introduction of ‘TOD System’ can ensure the sufficient supply of safe drinking water. By providing education on basic health and equipment, people can maintain healthy environment for their communities.
Development Distribution of Gravity-driven Membrane based Household Water Treatment System
CHALLENGE
Water-borne diseases claim the lives of 3.4 million every year, according to the WHO. Affecting 3 billion people globally, the main culprit of waterborne diseases is contaminated water sources that make water unsafe to drink. Thus, most of water-borne disease cases can be prevented with the supply of clean and safe drinking water. However, it is difficult to distribute home water purification device to households in developing countries because of maintenance issues and high cost of replacing filters regularly.
SOULUTION
Water & Life developed a water purifier using gravity-driven membrane to prevent the clogging of membrane and extend the lifespan of water purifier. Water & Life’s water purifier suits the conditions of developing countries because it supplies clean drinking water at all time without the need for changing filter regularly or requiring special maintenance personnel.
IMPACT
Supplying safe drinking water and reducing water-borne diseases : Water & Life prevents water-borne diseases and reduces the death of children aged under 5 by tackling the contamination at the point of use. Going to school without falling ill : Water & Life can reduce social costs of water-borne diseases by addressing absenteeism and reducing hospital and treatment costs. (Inadequate water and sanitation costs the global economy USD 260 billion a year, WHO 2012)
