by Polly Markandya | Feb 15, 2011
This Topic Brief explores the viability of communal or public toilets as an alternative to individual household toilets, noting the challenges of financing and sustainable management arrangements. It argues that communal or public toilets may be the most appropriate...
by Polly Markandya | Feb 15, 2011
This Topic Brief describes a business model for delegated management of local water services, recently developed with WSUP support in the Kenyan Rift Valley town of Naivasha. The model is designed to ensure affordable but high-quality services for consumers,...
by Polly Markandya | Oct 17, 2010
This report explains the background and theory of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), how it is implemented and synthesises the main criticisms. The document reviews how IWRM is relevant to the supply of drinking water and sanitation, urban areas and low...
by Polly Markandya | Aug 17, 2010
This report evaluates the impacts of climate change on water and sanitation technologies in the informal and peri-urban areas in Antananarivo and considers the potential adaptations required to mitigate the impacts. The vulnerabilities and adaptations were determined...
by Polly Markandya | Aug 17, 2010
This report evaluates the impacts of climate change on water and sanitation technologies in the peri-urban areas around Lake Naivasha, reviews the water resources in Lake Naivasha and considers the potential adaptations required to mitigate the impacts. Under current...
