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Sanitation in Numbers

2.6 billion4, 500 – 2.8 million

$44 billion

The Sanitation Ladder

Open Defecatio

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Unimproved

Sanitation/Shared

Improved Facilities

Unimproved Improved

Open defecation

Hanging Latrine

Pit Latrine w/slab

Defecation Options

3 Barriers to Sanitation Adoption

Low awareness/ineffective promotion

Poorly used/inadequate resources

Neglect of consumer preferences

The Hardware Subsidy Divide

Non-ownership Improper or non-use

False demand Inappropriate tech Poor targeting Creates Dependence

Crowd-out HH funding

The Failures Generated by Poorly Designed Hardware Subsidies

But well designed subsidies…

Tips for Hardware Subsidies

Hardware subsidies work when: There is demand for sanitation Subsidies are targeted based on

income level Hardware supply is sourced from

local service providers

Community-Led Total Sanitation

Creating Demand

Sanitation Marketing

Creating Demand

Developing Supply

Software Subsidies (Business Development) Training/Accreditation Promotional Materials Market Research

Output-based Subsidies Funds for installations Reward for ODF status