A community demand-driven approach toward sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure development

2011 ◽  
Vol 214 (4) ◽  
pp. 326-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Hubbard ◽  
John Sarisky ◽  
Richard Gelting ◽  
Virginia Baffigo ◽  
Raul Seminario ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
Water And Sanitation Infrastructure ◽  
Sanitation Infrastructure

Improving access to water supply and sanitation in urban India: microfinance for water and sanitation infrastructure development

2008 ◽  
Vol 58 (4) ◽  
pp. 887-891 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenna Davis ◽  
Gary White ◽  
Said Damodaron ◽  
Rich Thorsten
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Sanitation Services ◽  
Poor Households ◽  
Access To Water ◽  
Water And Sanitation Infrastructure ◽  
Sanitation Infrastructure ◽  
The City ◽  
Water Supply And Sanitation

This article summarises initial findings of a study to explore the potential of providing micro-financing for low-income households wishing to invest in improved water supply and sanitation services. Through in-depth interviews with more than 800 households in the city of Hyderabad in India, we conclude that, even if provided with market (not concessional) rates of financing, a substantial proportion of poor households would invest in water and sewer network connections.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document