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Cofie, O., Koné, D. (2009). Co-composting of faecal sludge and organic solid waste Kumasi, Ghana - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [347.91 KB]

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This case study discusses a research and demonstration project for combined treatment of faecal sludge and organic solid waste for reuse in agriculture (pilot scale in urban area) …

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WRC (2007). Design and Operating Requirements to Optimize the Life Span of VIP Toilets - Outcome of WRC Project 1630. WRC, South Africa. [149.69 KB]

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Ventilated improved pit latrines (VIPs) represent the minimum level of sanitation infrastructure that is deemed acceptable in South Africa. …

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Buckley, C., Foxon, K., Hawksworth, D., Archer, C., Pillay, S., Appleton, C., Smith, M., Rodda, N. (2008). Research into UD/VIDP (Urine Diversion Ventilated Improved Double Pit) toilets, prevalence and die-off of ascaris ova in urine diversion waste. Report to the Water Research Commission by the Pollution Research Group, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. [1.24 MB]

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eThekwini Municipality (EM) is one of the leading municipalities in South Africa with regard to the provision of basic sanitation services. The Municipality has selected a hybrid …

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Koné, D., Strauss, M. (2004). Low-cost options for treating faecal sludges in developing countries - Challenges and Performance. Paper presented to the 9th International IWA Specialist Group Conference on Wetlands Systems for Water Pollution Control and to the 6th International IWA Specialist Group Conference on Waste Stabilisation Ponds, Avignon, France. [115.85 KB]

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This article analyses and discusses the performances of low cost technology for treating faecal sludges (FS) in developing countries. The state of research shows two trends: where …

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Montangero, A.; Strauss, M. (2004). Faecal Sludge Treatment. Eawag/Sandec. [871.5 KB]

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Hultman, B., Levlin, E., Plaza, E., Stark, K. (2003). Phosphorus Recovery from Sludge in Sweden - Possibilities to meet proposed goals in an efficient, sustainable and economical way. [86.42 KB]

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Phosphorus recovery from wastewater may be a requirement in Sweden in the future. An intermediate target is that by 2015, at least 60 per cent of the phosphorus in wastewater shall …

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Erzinger, F. (2011). Low cost upgrading of pit latrines with UDDTs for private households - Bottom-up approach for handling and valorisation of human excreta in Fada N’Gourma, Burkina Faso. Presentation given to GIZ in Eschborn, Germany. [1.61 MB]

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This presentation is about the hygiene problems in the handling of human excreta, i.e. the evacuation and deposing of these excreta. …

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Steiner, M., Montangero, A., Koné, D., Strauss, M. (2002). Economic Aspects of Low-cost Faecal Sludge Management - Estimation of Collection, Haulage, Treatment and Disposal/Reuse Cost. EAWAG. [499.9 KB]

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This report provides practical information on FSM costs for environmental and sanitation engineers and planners. Politicians and decision-makers can use it as a tool to integrate …

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Vodounhessi, A., von Münch, E. (2006). Financial Challenges to Making Faecal Sludge Management an Integrated Part of the Ecosan Approach, Kumasi, Ghana. IWA Publishing. [71.53 KB]

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Many sub-Saharan African towns currently face a “faecal sludge crisis”, because large amounts of faecal sludge from unsewered toilets (pit latrines, septic tanks etc.) are …

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Ekuful, J. (2010). A quantitative approach to predict behavioural intentions towards ecological sanitation - The case of the co-composting of faecal sludge and solid wastes for urban agriculture project in Buobai/Kumasi, Ghana. [3.58 MB]

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Producing co-compost fertilisers from municipal solid wastes and human excreta is seen as one way of reducing the large volumes of wastes that are generated in the urban areas of …

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Still, D. (2002). Effective options for pit latrine management - After pit latrine is full ... what then?. WRC. [210.96 KB]

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In rural areas the Ventilated Improved Pit Latrine (VIP) is considered as the basic RDP standard for sanitation. Large numbers of VIPs have even been constructed in urban areas …

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Vodounhessi, A., von Münch, E. (2006). Farmers and Households Orientation, and Effective Decentralization to make Faecal Sludge Management Integrated part of Ecosan Approach in Kumasi, Ghana. [536.37 KB]

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Sanitation services provision in Africa needs to go beyond technologies and focus more on appropriate financial and institutional arrangements to reach systems' sustainability …

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EWS (2005). How a Urine Diversion (UD) Toilet works (posters). eThekwini Municipality, Water and Sanitation Services, Durban, South Africa. [501.88 KB]

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The UD (Urine Diversion) is a toilet that separates urine and faecal matter. it is important to operate and maintain the toilet properly to prevent smell and flies which could …

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Platzer, C. (2000). Development of reed bed systems - a European perspective - Proceedings of the 7th IAWQ Conference on Wetland Systems for Water Pollution Control, Orlando, USA.. [48.74 KB]

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The principal development of Reed bed systems in Europe begun in the late 60th as a means of secondary wastewater treatment for rural areas. Since than a large variety of design …

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Peter, S., Zurbrügg, C. (eds.) (2011). Sandec News 2011 - July 2011, Vol. 12. Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag), Dübendorf, Switzerland. [1.62 MB]

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Among others the journal contains information about: …

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Water Information Network (2011). Sanitation matters - A magazine for Southern Africa - Issue 2 - 2011. Water Information Network, Gezina, South Africa. [4.13 MB]

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In this issue: …

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WIN-SA (2011). What happens when the pit is full? - Developments in on-site faecal sludge management (FSM). Water Information Network South Africa. [4.22 MB]

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The objective of the seminar was to enable anyone responsible for the sustainable operation of on-site sanitation systems to find out about new developments in the field, and to …

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WIN-SA (2011). What happens when the pit is full - A story of pits, PETs and managed sludges. WIN-SA Water Information Network, Gezine, South Africa. [1.61 MB]

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Rapid urbanisation has outpaced the ability of many African governments to …

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Buckley, C., Foxon, K., Rodda, N., Brouckaert, C., Mantovanelli, S., Mnguni, M. (2008). Research into UD/VIDP (Urine Diversion Ventilated Improved Double Pit) Toilets: Physical and health-related characteristics of UD/VIDP vault contents - WRC Report No. 1629/1/08. Water Research Commission, South Africa. [4 KB]

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The eThekwini Municipality which is considered as one of the leading municipalities in South Africa in the provision of basic sanitation services has selected Urine Diversion, …

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Vodounhessi, A. (2006). Financial and institutional challenges to make faecal sludge management integrated part of ecosan approach in West Africa - Case study of Kumasi, Ghana. MSc Thesis (WM 2006.05), UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, the Netherlands. [1.95 MB]

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The debate on sanitation services provision in Africa should go beyond technologies and focus more on appropriate financial and institutional arrangements to reach systems’ …

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Sijbesma, C. (2011). Sanitation financing models for the urban poor - Thematic Overview Paper 25. International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC), The Hague, The Netherlands. [3.65 MB]

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The provision of sanitation services in low-income urban areas is one of the greatest challenges in development. Population growth in developing countries currently outpaces …

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O'Riordan, M. (2009). Investigation into methods of pit latrine emptying - Management of sludge accumulation in VIP latrines. Water Research Commission (WRC), South Africa. [4.43 MB]

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The main part this report is a fairly high level introduction to the issue of faecal sludge management. Where details and information have been readily available the report goes …

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DWAF (2005). Options for dealing with full pits - Draft Guideline - emptying of pit latrines. Ministry of Water Affairs (DWAF), Republic of South Africa. [3.33 MB]

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This guideline aims to provide some guidance to municipalities on the options for dealing with sanitation services where on-site pits are the method of separating human wastes from …

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GTZ (2010). Sludge drying bed (drawing). Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH, Germany. [86.38 KB]

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Drawing taken from "Feasibility Study for the establishment of a poverty-oriented water supply and sanitation services for Yei, South Sudan" …

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Jimenez-Cisneros, B. E. (2007). Helminth ova control in wastewater and and sludge for agricultural reuse. [1.06 MB]

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A new version of the WHO Guidelines for the Safe Use of Waste Water, Excreta and Greywater in Agriculture and Aquaculture has been released in 2006. These guidelines, among other …

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Mikhael, G. (2011). Sanitation market assessment, Freetown, Sierra Leone - VOLUME II: Assessment of faecal sludge emptying services. [2.59 MB]

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This report was commissioned by GOAL Sierra Leone to assess the sanitation market in the vulnerable communities of Freetown, Sierra Leone. It is intended to contribute to and …

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Rojas, F. (2012). Living without sanitary sewers in Latin America - The business of collecting fecal sludge in four Latin American cities. World Bank, Water and Sanitation Program (WSP), Latin America and the Caribbean. [3.44 MB]

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The present report spotlights the major challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead in fecal sludge management and summarizes the findings from four case studies that describe …

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Strauss, M., Drescher, S., Zurbrügg, C., Montangero, A., Cofie, O., Drechsel, P. (2003). Co-composting of faecal sludge and municipal organic waste - A literature and state-of-knowledge review. Swiss Federal Institute of Environmental Science & Technology (EAWAG). [1.21 MB]

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This review on the combined composting of (faecal) sludges and organic …

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Various authors (2012). Workshop on Emergency Sanitation in Delft. WASTE, the Netherlands. [3.79 MB]

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Emergency camp’s sanitation infrastructure is often inadequate and the risks to people’s health become extreme. Governments, NGOs and Humanitarian organisations are fully aware …

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Wall, K., Bhagwan, J., Ive, O. (2011). Piloting franchising O&M partnerships: connecting unrelated concepts, to create something innovative. 35th WEDC International Conference, UK. [60.88 KB]

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Partnerships, using the basic principles of franchising, could address many challenges in the operation and/or maintenance of water services. Franchising provides appropriate …

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Peter, S., Zurbrügg, C. (eds.) (2012). Sandec News 2012 - July 2012, No. 13. Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag), Dübendorf, Switzerland. [3.06 MB]

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Sandec News is the annual publication of the Department of Water and Sanitation in Developing Countries (Sandec) at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology …

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Müllegger, E., Langergraber, G., Lechner, M., EcoSan Club (eds.) (2012). Faecal Sludge Management. Sustainable Sanitation Practice (SSP), Issue 13. EcoSan Club, Austria. [5.55 MB]

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Management of faecal sludge is often neglected but essential for the functioning of sanitation systems and the well-being of urban dwellers. Issue 13 of Sustainable Sanitation …

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Various authors (2012). Second International Faecal Sludge Management Conference - Durban, South Africa. FSM2, Durban, South Africa. [862.91 KB]

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The Second International Faecal Sludge Management Conference was held in Durban from the 29th to the 31st of October 2012. 320 delegates from around the world shared ideas and …

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Kengne, I. M., Kouassi, D., Doulaye, K., Strande, L. (2012). Productive treatment of faecal sludge: from waste to fodder and profits - Evidence for Policy Series, Regional edition West Africa, No. 2. ed. Bassirou Bonfoh. Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: NCCR North-South. [1.15 MB]

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In developing countries, lack of low-cost, efficient treatment technologies commonly results in faecal sludge (FS) from domestic on-site sanitation systems (e.g. latrines) being …

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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2012). Reinvent the Toilet Fair Program and Exhibitor Guide - 14-15 August 2012, Seattle, USA. [583.38 KB]

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The Reinvent the Toilet Fair showcased innovations from around the world that are creating a new vision for the next generation of sanitation. …

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Chowdhry, S (2012). Landscape Study of Investment Funds Investing in Fecal Sludge and Resource Recovery in Sub-Saharan Africa - External report. Consultancy report commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [715.37 KB]

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This report is a landscaping study of investors funding fecal sludge to energy enterprises in Africa, sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In gathering information for …

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Menon, M. H. (2012). Landscape Study of Potential Investment Funds for Fecal Sludge and Resource Recovery in India - External report. Consultancy report commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [642.6 KB]

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India has among the worst sanitation outcomes in the world and faces serious energy shortages that threaten its economic development, yet the area of energy recovery from fecal …

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Kuchenrither, R. D., Stone, L., Haug, R. T. (2012). Omni-Processor Landscaping Project. Consultancy report by WERF (Water Environment Research Foundation), commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [879.37 KB]

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation established a global development program area, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, which focuses on sanitation that works for the poor in developing …

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Koottatep, T., Surinkul, N., Paochaiyangyuen, R., Suebsao, W., Sherpa, M., Liangwannaphorn, C., Panuwatvanich, A. (2012). Assessment of Faecal Sludge Rheological Properties - Final report. Environmental Engineering Program, School of Environment, Resources and Development Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. [3.03 MB]

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This study focused on onsite sanitation systems treating black water which collected from 4 types of sanitation system such as septic tank system, one cesspool system, two …

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Chowdhry, S., Koné, D. (2012). Business Analysis of Fecal Sludge Management: Emptying and Transportation Services in Africa and Asia - Draft final report. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [2.8 MB]

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This study was initiated and funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to map the urban sanitation situation and assess business and operating models for fecal sludge …

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WaterAid (2011). Landscape Analysis and Business Model. Assessment in Faecal Sludge Management: Extraction and Transportation Models in Bangladesh - Final report. WaterAid, consultancy report for Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [2.08 MB]

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A well-coordinated effort over the past few years in Bangladesh has made it possible to reduce the rate of open defecation significantly. However, this rapid increase of fixed …

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Zoungrana, D., Bere, C., Yiougo, L., Koanda, H. (2011). Landscape Analysis and Business Model Assessment in Fecal Sludge Management, Extraction and transportation in Burkina Faso - Final report. Consultancy report commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [2.15 MB]

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The management of faecal sludge of on-site sanitation facilities is a big issue in Burkina Faso urban areas. This study outlines the sanitation services delivery in three (3) …

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Frenoux, C., Tsitsikalis, A. (2011). Landscape analysis and business model. Assessment in fecal sludge management: Extraction & transportation models - Cambodia - Final report, Volume 1 Main Report. Consultancy report by GRET, commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [4.22 MB]

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If many stakeholders have paid attention to the access to sanitation growth rate, fewer organizations have offered a comprehensive analysis of the extraction and transportation of …

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Defere, E., Yemane, H. (2011). Landscape Analysis and Business Model Assessment in Fecal Sludge Management, Extraction and Transportation in three Cities of Ethiopia (Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa and Hosaena) - Final report. Consultancy report by Hywas Engineering Consultants & Partners (Ethiopian Team), commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [3.03 MB]

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The main objective of the research study is to analyze the extraction and transportation operation of fecal sludge in the country and identify business opportunities in this …

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Bhat, N., Vashishta, A., Baskaran, C., Chopra, N. (2011). Landscape Analysis and Business Model Assessment in Fecal Sludge Extraction and Transportation Models in India. Consultancy report by The Right Angle commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [5.08 MB]

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This study on landscape analysis and business model assessment in fecal sludge extraction and transportation models in India covered a sample of 1200 households in three cities …

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Mwangi, L., Nzainga, J., Muvelah, S., Kiogora, A. (2011). Landscape Analysis and Business Model Assessment in Fecal Sludge Management: Extraction and Transportation Models in Africa, Kenya Report - Volume I of II, main report. Consultancy report by Losai Management Limited, commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [3.83 MB]

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As per the BMGates criteria for selection of the 3 local case study sites (cities), the Kenya Study Team selected Nairobi – the capital and the largest city - in the center; …

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Ho, P. Y. C., Teh, T. H., Zakaria, M. Y., Lean, C. L., Tan, S. H., Sasidharan, V. (2011). Landscape analysis and business model assessment in faecal sludge management: extraction and transportation model in Malaysia - Final report. Consultancy report by ERE Consulting Group in collaboration with INDAH Water Konsortium (IWK) commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [2.93 MB]

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The study was undertaken in three (3) model cities in Peninsular Malaysia and included Kuala Lumpur (land area 243km2), which is the capital city; Melaka (land area 689km2), the …

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Sridhar, M. K. C., Wahab, B., Oloruntoba, E. O., Idachaba, A. (2011). Landscape Analysis and Business Model Assessment in Fecal Sludge Management: Extraction and Transportation Models in Africa, Nigeria Study Report. Consultancy report commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [2.83 MB]

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To better understand the status of septic sludge management policy and practice in Nigeria, an assessment of landscape analysis and business model of fecal sludge management in the …

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Mbeguere, M., Gning, J. B., Toure, F., Diop, B., Toure, S., Fam, A. (2011). Landscape analysis & business model assessment in fecal sludge management: extraction & transportation models in Africa – Senegal. Consultancy report by H2O Engineering commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [2.42 MB]

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In general, fecal sludge management can be considered the weak point in sanitation because raw sludge is disposed of illegally. However, meetings have taken place between …

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Nguyen Viet Anh, Nguyen Hong Sam, Dinh Dang Hai, Nguyen Phuoc Dan, Nguyen Xuan Thanh (2011). Landscape Analysis and Business Model Assessment in Fecal Sludge Management: Extraction and Transportation Models in Vietnam - Final report. Institute of Environmental Science and Engineering (IESE), Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, Consultancy report commissioned by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Seattle, USA. [5.69 MB]

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The purpose of this research is to inform the sanitation sector, for the purpose of informing more in-depth empirical research and/or investments by governments, donors and other …

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