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Michael P. Jackson joined the group CS1 Good Governance 1 year, 3 months ago
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Michael P. Jackson posted a new activity comment 1 year, 4 months ago
Though minute, the recycling of used cooking oil is a self-sustaining enterprise in my homeland. The used oil is purchased at a 1/10 of its retail value. 25% is the cost of purification leading to a 25% profit margin after labor.
In reply to - Bruno Anhe posted an update in the priority 1.1 Guarantee access to water for all and the Right to water: Throw away cooking oil incorrectly in the environment can contaminate rivers, lakes and jeopardize the […] · View -
Michael P. Jackson posted a new activity comment 1 year, 4 months ago
I sincerely hope my solution will be posted. It is this capital investment you speak of that a water monetary standard will insure pays for itself rather than become a continuing tax burden leading to a cycle of debt as is currently the cycle with the water/sewage user fee.
In reply to - Dr.Roy Kunjappy posted an update in the group 1.1 Guarantee access to water for all and the Right to water Ensure funds for toilets in Govt. schools – Supreme Court of India On 13th January 2012, The Supreme Court […] · View -
Michael P. Jackson commented on the blog post AF5. Develop and implement in all countries innovative financial mechanisms including taxes, tariffs, and transfers to meet the MDGs Financial requirements by 2015. 1 year, 4 months ago
Mr Mombo and Others, I hope you will take time to consider my solution: A Water Monetary Standard: an economic thesis; it addresses many, perhaps not all, of your points and concerns. It establishes a 1:1 monetary exchange for the free distribution of water and the performance of sanitation services. The exchange would cover all [...]
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Michael P. Jackson commented on the blog post Regulating industrial wastewater emissions and water withdrawals through demand-side management 1 year, 4 months ago
Your goals are commendable and I think no one would argue at the end result. I do hear them arguing about your charging fees for this that and the other action. As far as data shows, these fees end in fines, bribes, murder, and war. None of which help the community or the environment. I would [...]
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Michael P. Jackson joined the priority Region Americas 1 year, 4 months ago
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Michael P. Jackson joined the priority Region Africa 1 year, 4 months ago
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Michael P. Jackson joined the priority Region Asia-Pacific 1 year, 4 months ago
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Michael P. Jackson joined the priority Region Africa 1 year, 4 months ago
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Michael P. Jackson commented on the blog post 1.1.3 Global urban access to safe water 1 year, 4 months ago
Mr Akpan I hope you will consider my thesis. It addresses cost. The private vendor, in my opinion as well, need not be eliminated. They do serve a valuable service as you outlined and should be incorporated into my proposal. Whether operated by the government or privately the system functions the same; getting water to the [...]
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Michael P. Jackson became a registered member 1 year, 5 months ago
