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Economic Impacts of Sanitation in Southeast Asia (Summary)
A four-country study conducted in Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam under the Economics of Sanitation Initiative (ESI)

This study was conducted in Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam under the WSP-EAP Economics of Sanitation Initiative (ESI). It aims to compile and generate evidence on the following aspects 1) Economic impacts of poor sanitation on health, water and the environment, 2) The links between sanitation and broader human activities, such as education, productivity, and tourism, 3) Population preferences concerning latrine options and environmental sanitation, and their contribution to quality of life, 4) How much improved sanitation can alleviate these burdens and generate economic savings to society and improve quality of life.

Bibliographic information:
WSP (2007). Economic Impacts of Sanitation in Southeast Asia (Summary) - A four-country study conducted in Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam under the Economics of Sanitation Initiative (ESI). WSP.

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