Sanitation marketing in Cambodia

Abstract

Concerns about enduring low rural sanitation coverage figures in Cambodia prompted a series of studies providing insight into overall sector performance, sanitation demand and existing supply chains. Findings from the research led to the formulation of a sanitation marketing pilot aiming to make affordable, desirable latrines available through market channels. Option design, contractor training, awareness raising and marketing are the main components of the programme, implemented in two provinces. To date (22 months since inception) the project has resulted in a branded, low-cost pour-flush latrine sold by trained suppliers, who have sold more than 7,400 units. Planned next steps include expanding technology choices (still lower costs, and/or suitable for challenging physical circumstances), developing stronger linkages with micro-credit schemes and developing approaches for scaling up the approach.

Disease externalities and net nutrition: Evidence from changes in sanitation and child height in Cambodia, 2005–2010

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Every rung counts–A retrospective analysis of global sanitation progress across the service-level ladder under the MDGs

“…In rural areas, the World Bank, NGOs and local private enterprise have been essential in developing and supplying appealing and affordable latrines [30]. Despite substantial progress in demand-driven rural sanitation, OD is still very common among the rural poor [31].…”

Manual Sobre os Direitos Humanos à Água Potável e Saneamento para Profissionais

“…Fonte: Rosenboom et al 2011. comercializáveis. Em termos gerais, o papel das entidades gestoras e reguladoras necessita de maior definição em relação à aceitabilidade.…”