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The city of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India shows a way out of the sanitation crisis. The Tiruchirappalli model of community-managed toilets with bathing and washing facilities is an example of a partnership between sensitive city authorities, communities and NGOs, working together to address... Read more...
A study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) shows that private sector participation (PSP), has not shown encouraging results in the water supply and sanitation (WSS) sector. Read more...
The Nepal WASH Coalition is able to leverage media coverage and establish the ties needed to bring lasting change in the sanitation and water supply situation in Nepal. Read more...
As part of its program, the Government of Sri Lanka embarked in 2001-2002 in the preparation of a series of sector reforms to improve its capacity to provide for new investments and improve the operation and maintenance of existing ones. Read more...
In Ghana, three-quarters of the population lack decent sanitation. Poor sanitation is the cause of many life-threatening diseases, including diarrhoea, and the lives of many children could be saved if latrines were installed in their homes. What factors affect whether families in Ghana have... Read more...
Safe hygiene practices and access to sanitation are crucial for combating the main health threats to children. However, nearly twice as many people lack access to sanitation compared with water supply. Is it time to stop aligning sanitation and health (S&H)) policies so closely with water... Read more...