On-site sanitation systems, such as septic tanks and pit latrines, are the predominant feature across rural and urban areas in most developing countries. However, their management is one of the most neglected sanitation challenges. While under the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the set-up o...
Otoo, Miriam
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Drechsel, Pay
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Danso, George K.
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Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.
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Rao, Krishna
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Madurangi, Ganesha
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[Testing the implementation potential of resource recovery and reuse business models: from baseline surveys to feasibility studies and business plans]
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Testing the implementation potential of resource recovery and reuse business models: from baseline surveys to feasibility studies and business plans
Otoo, Miriam
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Drechsel, Pay
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Danso, George K.
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Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.
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Rao, Krishna
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Madurangi, Ganesha
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[Testing the implementation potential of resource recovery and reuse business models: from baseline surveys to feasibility studies and business plans]
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Testing the implementation potential of resource recovery and reuse business models: from baseline surveys to feasibility studies and business plans
Over the last decade, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) has explored the use of fecal sludge (FS) in combination with other organic waste sources to optimize FS treatment and composting for the production of a safe organic fertilizer, which can – depending on demand – be enriche...
Nikiema, Josiane
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Impraim, Robert
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Cofie, Olufunke
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Nartey, Eric
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Jayathilake, Nilanthi
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Thiel, Felix
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Drechsel, Pay
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[Training manual for fecal sludge-based compost production and application]
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Training manual for fecal sludge-based compost production and application
As in other cities of Sri Lanka, solid waste management has been a key problem in and concern for Balangoda Urban Council. Waste accumulations in the city have caused many problems, including unpleasant odours, contamination of water bodies, and contamination of paddy fields, giving rise to epide...
Gianfelici, F.
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Lancon, L.
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Bucatariu, C.
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Dubbeling, Marielle
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Santini, G.
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Fernando, Sudarshana
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[Composting urban organic waste into agricultural inputs: Balangoda, Sri Lanka]
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Composting urban organic waste into agricultural inputs: Balangoda, Sri Lanka
In low- and middle-income countries, the management of fecal sludge from on-site sanitation systems has received little attention over many decades, resulting in insufficient or missing regulations to guide investments and management options. To address this gap, this report examines existing and...
Jayathilake, Nilanthi
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Drechsel, Pay
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Keraita, B.
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Fernando, Sudarshana
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Hanjra, M. A.
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[Guidelines and regulations for fecal sludge management from on-site sanitation facilities]
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Guidelines and regulations for fecal sludge management from on-site sanitation facilities