May
Integrating health, education, water, and sanitation can achieve more sustainable
benefits for the world’s poorest communities, making cross-sector teamwork critical.
July
The economic impact of inadequate sanitation reaches multiple sectors, including
the tourism industry, which annually loses an estimated US$260 million in India and
US$160 million in Indonesia.
June
The “sanitation ladder” illustrates the steps to move from simpler sanitation solutions
to more advanced ones, helping communities select appropriate latrine types to
improve access.
August
Ensuring water and sanitation systems are disaster resistant is essential, especially
in low-income countries which are home to more than 70% of the world’s disaster
“hotspots.”
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