Title | Development of community-based sanitation infrastructure in Hasanpura, Faisalabad |
Publication Type | Conference Paper |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Haider, I |
Pagination | p. 27 - 44; 4 tab. |
Date Published | 2008-01-29 |
Publisher | IRC |
Place Published | The Hague, The Netherlands |
Keywords | access to sanitation, developing countries, low-income communities, pakistan faisalabad, urbanization, use of facilities |
Abstract |
Sanitation facilities in impoverished communities in developing countries are often very inadequate and contribute to the poor health of the community. Most households living in such communities lack the financial means to improve their own sanitation facilities. At the same time, municipal authorities are often reluctant to improve sanitation facilities in impoverished communities. This results in the decay of urban environments and deteriorates the |