News stories by Ruth Romer

  1. COVID-19: Global Supply Chain Resilience Relies on Soap & Water for Workers

    - Inter Press Service

    LONDON, May 22 (IPS) - Ruth Romer is Senior Private Sector Advisor, WaterAidAs COVID-19 lockdown restrictions across the globe start to be relaxed, the collective conversation has shifted towards plans for a ‘new normal.'

  2. How can Taps, Toilets & Good Hygiene Help Ensure Sustainable & Resilient Agricultural Supply Chains?

    - Inter Press Service

    LONDON, Nov 12 (IPS) - Water underpins the global economy and agriculture is by far the world's largest water consumer, accounting for 70% of freshwater withdrawals. Global water demands are projected to increase by 55% by 2050 and climate change will present further pressures on water accessibility.

  3. Making the Case for Investing in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

    - Inter Press Service

    LONDON, Aug 27 (IPS) - Ruth Romer is Private Sector Advisor, WaterAid UK.

    Tea picker Bina, 45 from Sylhet, Bangladesh, used to walk for an hour each day to collect water from a well, also using water from a nearby stream, which was contaminated. Bina and her children were often sick as a result; leading to missed work and a loss of income.

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