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The local subcontractors have specialised knowledge on water quality (Enviro Consultants Ltd., ECL) and knowledge dissemination (International Training Network Centre - Bangladesh University of Engineering Technology, ITN-BUET), and are already active in monitoring in the area.
Currently, no other solution exists which is capable of testing a wide array of parameters on a mobile phone combined with an online data platform to further process and visualize data, making it instantly and always readily available. This approach is innovative because it combines Akvo’s mobile data collection technology and experience with gathering vast amounts of water quality data and Deltares’ proven expertise with data management and visualization to provide decision-makers with easily accessible and useful information. The project will be implemented in close collaboration with local stakeholders to maximize project uptake. Both Deltares and the local partners have already established an excellent working relationship with the two beneficiaries of this project, DoE and DWASA.
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