Verma, R., Sengupta, S., and Anand, S. (2020) Toolkit for Managing Faecal Sludge in Rural Areas
This toolkit (in English) is intended for practitioners and designers of faecal sludge management systems. It is a useful toolkit for managing faecal sludge in rural areas. It fills a gap in know-how and is of use to planners and practitioners to improve the management of faecal sludge in rural areas. While written with India in mind, it can be used in other developing countries. A […]
Online since: 25.01.2021
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UNICEF India (WASH) (2020) FSM, A Priority for Improving Quality of Health and Water Sources Faecal sludge management is essential to consolidate the gains from Swachh Bharat Mission
The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), the flagship sanitation scheme of the Government of India has revolutionized India’s sanitation landscape. However, there are still gaps which need to be bridged to sustain and build upon the success realized. This article by the UNICEF India water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) team highlights why faecal sludge management is the next practical step to keeping India safe and clean.
Online since: 22.01.2021
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Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (2021) Faecal sludge management in India A quick take on FSM policies and practice
This leaflet in English presents a summary of the national policies and some initiatives to manage faecal sludge from around the country. It ends with suggestions for managing faecal sludge covering technology, community engagement and tariffs.
Online since: 22.01.2021
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NFSSM Alliance & Niti Aayog (2021) Faecal Sludge and Septage Management inUrban Areas Service & Business Models
The Faecal Sludge and Septage Management: Service Business Models shares leading practices and innovations to improve how faecal sludge is managed, and how to expand services to the millions of people living in thousands of cities in urban India, lacking access to safely managed sanitation.
Online since: 21.01.2021
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(2018) Faecal Sludge Management in Rural Areas under SBM-G
UNICEF and the Water Supply and Sanitation Department of Maharashtra developed a manual to appraise government and village functionaries about the technical aspects, legal provisions, service value chain of FSM, relevant technologies of containment, collection, transportation and methodology for planning, implementation and monitoring of FSM projects.
Online since: 20.01.2021
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(2020) Sand art on handwashing to prevent COVID-19 Sand Art video on Hand washing: Hand-washing with soap remains the first line of defense in preventing the spread of Coronavirus
This short video promotes handwashing with soap using sand art as the medium. The commentary is in Odiya.
Online since: 20.01.2021
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UNICEF (2020) Handwashing options to combat COVID A compilation of handwashing options
Handwashing with soap is critical in the fight against COVID-19. This film is compilation of different design options for minimal touch hand wash facilities located in Odiya.
Online since: 20.01.2021
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Ernst and Young India and India Sanitation Coalition (2020) Accelerating private sector engagement for Faecal Sludge and Septage Management in India Creating a supportive environment for profitable businesses
This report explores ways by which private sector engagement in FSSM can be successfully accelerated by looking at potential business opportunities and challenges in FSSM, lessons that can be learned from current FSSM practice and finally, key takeaways for the key stakeholders in the ecosystem. While each of these segments touch upon separate aspects of the FSSM ecosystem, the common thread of how private […]
Online since: 20.01.2021
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Convergence © (2021) Working Group on Blended Finance For Water Infrastructure Maintenance And Fecal Sludge Management Outcome Document
Over the course of three months, a Working Group comprised of over 50 organizations explored the use of blended finance in two important segments of water service delivery and sanitation: (1) repair and maintenance of water infrastructure in less densely populated areas; and (2) fecal sludge management. Commissioned by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), this Outcome Document highlights the Working Group's recommendations. Currently, there […]
Online since: 19.01.2021
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WaterAid Bangladesh & CWIS-FSM Support Cell, DPHE (2020) SFD Lite Report - Sakhipur, Bangladesh
Sakhipur, recognized as municipality, is a town of Sakhipur Upazila which is located about 39 km by road from Tangail and 77 km northwest of Dhaka city, the capital of Bangladesh. Sakhipur became a Pourashava (municipality) in October 2000. It has an annual income of 6 million Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) over the last three years which makes it an ‘A’ category Pourashava. Sakhipur municipality consists […]
Online since: 15.01.2021
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Srinivasan, S., Faithful, A. (2021) Technology Applicability Framework // Taf Assessment Washalot 3.0
130 WASHaLOTs placed in public schools, health care facilities, district offices and other public institutions in Kampala and West Nile (Uganda). In a participatory process, a technology implemented as a pilot is assessed through the perspective of three key stakeholder groups engaged with the implementation of the technology: user/buyer, producer/provider and regulator/ investor/facilitator. The three key stakeholder groups assess the six sustainability dimensions individually, resulting in […]
Online since: 14.01.2021
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Madrid, F., Monse, B., Schlenk, J. (2021) WASHaLOT 3.0: User's Guide for Schools Installation, Operation and Maintenance
The WASHaLOT 3.0 is a low-cost and water-saving washing facility. For pandemic preparedness and response, the WASHaLOT 3.0 can be easily adjusted so that fewer water outlets are in use to ensure physical distancing. This user guide is produced to provide receiving schools with orientation on the WASHaLOT installation, guidance on operation & maintenance as well as recommendations for pandemic adjustments. The school community needs to be […]
Online since: 14.01.2021
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Blume, S., Nordmann, D., Schäfer, D., Werchota, R. (2015) Closing the Last Mile for Millions Sharing the Experience on Scaling up Access to Safe Drinking Water and Adequate Sanitation to the Urban Poor
Despite concerted efforts to extend water and sanitation services to the fast-growing numbers of people living in urban low-income and often informal areas, the water sector in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa appears to be stagnating. Many challenges stand in the way of closing the last mile of physical access for an estimated 250 million unserved urban residents. A misguided focus on conventional household connections […]
Online since: 12.01.2021
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Roaf, V., Potter, A., Ngunjiri, I., and Schreiner, B. (2020) Human Rights and Water Integrity Implications For Informal Settlement Water And Sanitation
Despite clear international law on the human right to water, and widespread recognition of this right, almost one billion people still do not have adequate, affordable and safe access to water and 2.4 billion people do not have access to safe sanitation. The world’s urban population is increasing and by conservative estimates, rates of growth will continue well into the middle of this century. By 2050, […]
Online since: 12.01.2021
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CDD Society (2020) Insights from Faecal Sludge Management in Devanahalli Five years of operations
The central questions that this thematic note seeks to address include: What can municipalities learn about creating a conducive enabling environment for faecal sludge management (FSM)? How can engineers create Faecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP) designs that work well on the ground both technically and financially? The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) has made significant strides in addressing the need for toilet infrastructure in India. To realize […]
Online since: 11.01.2021
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GIZ (2020) WinS Behavior Stickers Apply and Remind
Behavior stickers for WASH in schools (WinS) interventions to be used for applying and reminding users of hygienic habits.
Online since: 11.01.2021
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Tilley, Elizabeth et al. (2008) Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies (1st Edition) (in English, French, Korean, Nepali, Spanish and Vietnamese)
The objective the Compendium is threefold: 1. Expose the Compendium user to a broad range of sanitation systems and innovative technologies; 2. Help the Compendium user understand and work with the system concept, i.e. the process of building a complete system, by iteratively choosing and linking appropriate technologies; 3. Describe and fairly present the technology-specific advantages and disadvantages. A second, revised edition of the Compendium is linked below, and […]
Online since: 07.01.2021
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McConville, J., Niwagaba, C., Nordin, A., Ahlström, M., Namboozo, V. and Kiffe, M. (2020) Guide to Sanitation Resource Recovery Products & Technologies A supplement to the Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies
The aim of this document is to provide an overview of the possibilities for resource recovery from sanitation and provide guidance on treatment processes to achieve safe products for reuse. The focus of this document is on resource recovery from the organic wastes managed in sanitation systems and, to a lesser extent, on the recovery of water and energy generation. Resource recovery sanitation systems are […]
Online since: 30.12.2020
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Jacob, N. (2019) What After ODF? Second Generation Issues in Sanitation
This document draws on SuSanA’s resource base of materials and information contributed by over 10,000 members. Its authors have also conducted secondary research. It represents a consultative process with the experts and other prominent authorities in the sector. At the time of publishing, the document represented the best possible advice based on the data and experience of the group.
Online since: 28.12.2020
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Jacob, N. (2019) SuSanA India Chapter Thematic Discussion Series Synthesis Document Addressing the Last Female Mile Inclusion in sanitation focusing on women
In peri-urban areas and small and medium towns, several studies have found women have problems finding safe and convenient toilets and drinking water. The toilets provided in resettlement colonies and tenements are often inadequate, unsafe and in poor condition. One of the main reasons for bad water and sanitation facilities in these resettlement areas is that women are usually not part of the process of […]
Online since: 28.12.2020
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