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Faecal sludge management in Accra, Ghana: strengthening links in the chain
conference contribution
posted on 2018-02-12, 15:09 authored by Niall L. Boot, Rebecca E. ScottAchieving a fully operational Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) chain requires well managed and sustainable
services in all aspects of the collection (emptying), transport (haulage), disposal and treatment of faecal
sludge. A fully operational FSM chain offers one type of sustainable sanitation system, particularly for
urban populations in low and middle-income countries. Failure to ensure all links in the chain are strong and
working effectively results in untreated faecal sludge contaminating the environment, with serious implications
for human health and environmental degradation. Research in Accra, Ghana has identified important
constraints to achieving an efficient and fully functioning FSM chain, with consequences for both people
and the environment. Opportunities to improve the institutional and operating environment are identified,
particularly affecting engagement between the public and private sector and civil society. Improved stakeholder
engagement, together with better regulation, management and access to facilities, enhances services
in a way that bring wider benefits to all.
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BOOT, N.L. and SCOTT, R., 2008. Faecal sludge management in Accra, Ghana: strengthening links in the chain. IN: Jones, H. (ed). Access to sanitation and safe water - Global partnerships and local actions: Proceedings of the 33rd WEDC International Conference, Accra, Ghana, 7-11 April 2008, pp. 99-107.Publisher
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