Title | Applying the life-cycle costs approach to sanitation: costs and service levels in Andhra Pradesh (India), Burkina Faso, Ghana and Mozambique |
Publication Type | Progress Report |
Year of Publication | 2011 |
Authors | Burr, P, Fonseca, C |
Volume | 3 |
Date Published | 12/2011 |
Publisher | IRC |
Place Published | The Hague |
Type | WASHCost global briefing note |
Publication Language | English |
Keywords | sanitation |
Abstract | This briefing note presents an application of the life-cycle costs (LCCA) approach to sanitation in rural and peri-urban areas in four different countries — Andhra Pradesh (India), Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Mozambique. The paper analyses the differences in financial costs between traditional and improved latrines against the quality of service delivered to users. |