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Asivikelane service delivery impacts counter

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Water
1403
Impacts counter_Sanitation
SANITATION
1885
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SOLID WASTE
2236
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Infrastructure
240
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SYSTEMS IMPACTS
23
RESIDENT IMPACTS
11739088

Since March 2020

Managing temporary sanitation in informal settlements: Lessons from Asivikelane

The delivery of permanent sanitation infrastructure struggles to keep pace with the rapid growth of informal settlements. Cities rely on short-term solutions while waiting for permanent infrastructure. But “temporary” toilets often last for years, with billions spent on solutions costing more than permanent infrastructure. Based on years of systematic evidence collection and community engagement, we’ve identified six practical recommendations that can transform how municipalities manage temporary sanitation.

Managing temporary sanitation in informal settlements: Lessons from Asivikelane