Institutions and sanitation

Planning for new sanitation provision takes place within the existing institutional framework present in the target area. It is therefore very important to understand how this framework works. How are decisions on new infrastructure made? Who is involved in the decision-making process? How can stakeholders outside the conventional decision-making structure influence the process?

It is also important to be aware of the available technical and organisational capacity of the implementing agency in order to ensure that the system selected will be operated in an effective and efficient manner.

Under this topic you can find information on:

• the stakeholders involved in the planning, construction and operation of sanitation systems
• how to create an enabling environment for sanitation provision
• useful publications on institutionalisation and sanitation
• other related links.

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