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Ecological Sanitation (EcoSan) is a new type of toilet option in which urine and faeces are collected separately – this style of toilet is referred to as a ‘dry toilet’ in Nepal. EcoSan entrepreneurs are getting more profits than other sanitation providers. This is shown in a recent study on the "... Read more...
The responsibility for sanitation in Asia is fragmented over different agencies, and in most cases the priority given to sanitation is low. Therefore more leadership and political will is needed to make sure that organisational structures function, that plans with … Read more...
Interesting key message emerge from a new Research Brief from a recent WSP/World Bank study to improve understanding of the financing of on-site sanitation at the household level through analysis of field experiences in six countries: Bangladesh, Ecuador, India (Maharashtra), Mozambique, Senegal,... Read more...
Ms. Nanu Maiya Giri, principal of Chuna Devi Lower Secondary School appreciates the effort of her community people proudly. She claims that it’s their dedication that turned the catchment area of school into a total sanitation zone. According to her, after prolonged dedication the Magar tole, Danda... Read more...
In 2010, there were two important regional meetings held resulting in consensus from stakeholders and two joint commitments; the Nepalgunj Commitment and the Surkhet Declaration. The meetings tried to address improved coordination, harmonisation and local resource mobilisation (allocation of 10% to... Read more...
While the problem of poor sustainability - and the threat it poses to achieving the MDGs - may be well recognised, concrete steps for addressing it are considerably less clear. Triple-S, an IRC initiative funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation recently completed a 13-country study to... Read more...
IRC has partnered with SIMAVI on an innovative project which applies the 5 pillars of the STBM, Indonesia's national sanitation programme. Building on our expertise, we will provide inputs on monitoring, documentation and knowledge management and capacity building of project stakeholders to reach 1... Read more...
