| Title | How to create a regional dynamic to improve local water supply and sanitation services in small towns in Africa |
| Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Valfrey, B |
| Secondary Title | Concerted Municipal Strategies [CMS] methodological guides on water and sanitation : six methodological guides |
| Volume | 2 |
| Pagination | 64 p.; 3 tab.; 3 fig.; 3 topics; 4 action sheets |
| Date Published | 2010-11-01 |
| Publisher | pS-Eau, Programme Solidarite Eau |
| Place Published | Paris, France |
| Keywords | access to water, africa, economic aspects, sanitation services, small towns, social aspects, water supply, water supply services |
| Abstract | Small towns, the size of which can vary from between 3,000 and 30,000 inhabitants, have specific characteristics as they tend to be situated midway between rural and urban. Too small to benefit from those opportunities available to large urban centers, particularly in terms of competencies for developing and managing services, they are also too large to be able to accommodate those community-based approaches prevalent in rural areas. This guide defines the specific issues and challenges facing small towns. A methodology for developing a regional strategy for water and sanitation is provided, as well as the courses of action to be followed to facilitate access to finance and mobilize the expertise required to provide back-up support and training to local authorities and service operators. [authors abstract] |
| Custom 1 | 824 |
