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Operation and maintenance of water and sanitation systems in northern Uganda

Successful operation and maintenance of water supply and sanitation systems in rural areas affected by complex emergency can relevantly contribute to the sustainable implementation of projects.

The main purpose of this paper is to identify possible challenges that can severely affect the selection and implementation of successful operation and maintenance strategies. For this a case study from AVSI’s work in Northern Uganda is used. This selected area of Northern Uganda is affected by the consequences of a twenty years civil war. Recommendations on how to implement good operation and maintenance strategies are given.

Bibliographic information:
Lupu, S. (2010). Operation and maintenance of water and sanitation systems in northern Uganda. Sustainable Sanitation Practice Issue 2, Ecosan Club, Austria.

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