Title | Global overview : economic impact of water supply and sanitation : sanitation and water for all |
Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
Year of Publication | 2012 |
Authors | Water and Sanitation Program -Washington, DC, US, WSP |
Pagination | 4 p.; 4 fig. |
Date Published | 2012-04-01 |
Publisher | Water and Sanitation Program, WSP |
Place Published | Washington, DC, USA |
Keywords | access to sanitation, access to water, cost benefit analysis, economic aspects, investment, water supply |
Abstract | Investing in water and sanitation reduces child mortality, addresses the consequences of undernutrition, provides a range of economic benefits and enhances dignity. The benefits outweigh the costs and the returns exceed 20%. Water and sanitation are essential building blocks of social and economic development. [authors abstract] |
Notes | With 12 footnotes including references |
Custom 1 | 202.7, 302.7 |