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David Fuente is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Ocean and Environment at the University of South Carolina. His research integrates infrastructure planning, environmental policy, and international development, focusing on water/sanitation services in low-middle income countries and Alaska Native communities.
Research spans environmental economics, water security, tariff design, and equity assessments across Africa, South Asia, and Arctic regions. Funded by NSF, World Bank, and Environment for Development Initiative.
Recent publications analyze water affordability in Nairobi, Arctic health economics, COVID-19 WASH responses, and pro-poor policy design. Work emphasizes service reliability, economic impacts of water insecurity, and equitable infrastructure planning.
