Local Government: The Gram Panchayat has an important role. This Chairman is very proud that his … Read more about Achieving total sanitation in West Bengal
Cleaning up the Asian Brick Industry By Urs Heierli
Brick By Brick - The Herculean Task of Transforming a Huge Rural Industry in Asia by Urs Heierli … Read more about Cleaning up the Asian Brick Industry By Urs Heierli
Asian bricks and climate change
Asian bricks and CO2 emissions To produce these 1,000 billion bricks, the Asian brick industry … Read more about Asian bricks and climate change
Asian Building Volume: 100’000 Empire State Buildings
The Asian brick industry is a huge economic sector Brick production is a very large and very … Read more about Asian Building Volume: 100’000 Empire State Buildings
Bangladesh a success story
Bangladesh today: a champion in poverty alleviation While Bangladesh was considered once as a … Read more about Bangladesh a success story
Brick industry and social improvements
How to achieve social improvements Although the main motivation for initiating an intervention in … Read more about Brick industry and social improvements
Community perceptions of water-purification methods in Nepal By Emmanuelle Ravat
by Emmanuelle Ravat-Francoise Abstract Environmental Camps for Conservation Awareness … Read more about Community perceptions of water-purification methods in Nepal By Emmanuelle Ravat
Delivering Safe Water to the BOP in India – The art of not losing money By Markus Wellstein
Despite the fact that many firms have failed to successfully conduct business in Bottom of the … Read more about Delivering Safe Water to the BOP in India – The art of not losing money By Markus Wellstein
Dreams and cash: marketing a latrine
An important reason to buy a latrine is prestige. The fact is that most Bangladeshis working abroad … Read more about Dreams and cash: marketing a latrine
Energy saving potential like in airline industry
Saving potential as if airline industry switches to Boeing 787 Dreamliner Producing and … Read more about Energy saving potential like in airline industry
Enfocando en la creación de mercados Por Urs Heierli
Como una ruta para el crecimiento de base amplia Un estudio realizado por Urs Heierli con el apoyo … Read more about Enfocando en la creación de mercados Por Urs Heierli
Going to Scale with Safe Water – Hydrologic Social Enterprise Cambodia By Soraya Kohler
Analyzing the Business Model of Hydrologic Social Enterprise in Cambodia by Soraya … Read more about Going to Scale with Safe Water – Hydrologic Social Enterprise Cambodia By Soraya Kohler
Good business for masons
For many masons in rural Vietnam, latrine production and installation has become an important … Read more about Good business for masons
Carbon Finance for Safe Water Systems in Cambodia By Deborah Buschor
A case study on the role of carbon finance and social marketing in the case of Hydrologic, … Read more about Carbon Finance for Safe Water Systems in Cambodia By Deborah Buschor
Solar pumping innovation and human-centered design By Karin Imoberdorf
The Example of a Micro Solar Pump in Bangladesh by Karin Imoberdorf Abstract This master study is … Read more about Solar pumping innovation and human-centered design By Karin Imoberdorf
Total sanitation: Involving the community in Bangladesh
Community: The involvement of local government and village committees is crucial to achieving a … Read more about Total sanitation: Involving the community in Bangladesh
Involving women in the sanitation comittee
Women are the group that benefits most from latrines. They are also the driving force for Total … Read more about Involving women in the sanitation comittee
Making a business with latrines
A very crucial aspect of success in Bangladesh is the low-entry cost. The cheapest latrine can be … Read more about Making a business with latrines
Market Creation for Drip Irrigation in Kyrgyzstan By Markus Brauchli
A South-South Transfer from India to Kyrgyzstan by Markus Brauchli Abstract Presently worldwide … Read more about Market Creation for Drip Irrigation in Kyrgyzstan By Markus Brauchli
Marketing safe water systems by Urs Heierli
Why it is so hard to get safe water to the poor and so profitable to sell it to the rich by Urs … Read more about Marketing safe water systems by Urs Heierli
Marketing Safe Water to the Base of the Pyramid in Nepal By Lilian Lehmann
A Case Study on a Social Enterprise Approach in Nepal By Lilian Lehmann Abstract Access to safe … Read more about Marketing Safe Water to the Base of the Pyramid in Nepal By Lilian Lehmann
Medium scale latrine producer
This medium sized producer makes around 50 latrines in a month. He also sells other cement-based … Read more about Medium scale latrine producer
Motivation convenience
Even poor people are interested in investing in a latrine. It improves the convenience and also … Read more about Motivation convenience
One fly is deadlier than a 100 tigers – The sanitation marketing miracle By Urs Heierli
Total sanitation as a business and community action in Bangladesh and elsewhere by Urs Heierli and … Read more about One fly is deadlier than a 100 tigers – The sanitation marketing miracle By Urs Heierli
Organising slum sanitation
Slum caretaker: Every family in this Dhaka slum pays 10 Takas per month to this caretaker. His job … Read more about Organising slum sanitation
Poverty Alleviation as a Business By Urs Heierli and Paul Polak
The market creation approach to development A study by Urs Heierli with support and contribution … Read more about Poverty Alleviation as a Business By Urs Heierli and Paul Polak
Sanitation in West Bengal: Reaching Children with poems
Sanitation and hygiene education: It is important to involve children and educate them. Poems are a … Read more about Sanitation in West Bengal: Reaching Children with poems
Sanitary mart by Ram Krishna mission, West Bengal, India
Sanitary Marts are small production units run by women. These Sanitary Marts are not run by a … Read more about Sanitary mart by Ram Krishna mission, West Bengal, India
Sanitation in schools – West Bengal
Schools play a key role. Headmasters and teachers are spreading the message. Many slogans have been … Read more about Sanitation in schools – West Bengal
Sanitation needs in a slum
Urban sanitation issues in slums: It may be technically more difficult to provide sanitation … Read more about Sanitation needs in a slum
Sanitation production as an NGO activity: Latrine production
In West Bengal, latrine production centres are run by NGOs. They are not very profitable – in fact, … Read more about Sanitation production as an NGO activity: Latrine production
Small latrine producer in a village
Small producer: In almost every village there is a highly motivated workshop owner, eager to sell … Read more about Small latrine producer in a village
Sustainability of Safe Water Supply Chains in Nepal By Raphael Graser
by Raphael Graser Abstract Water is a basic need for life, human right and public good. … Read more about Sustainability of Safe Water Supply Chains in Nepal By Raphael Graser
The most energy efficient brick kiln
Energy efficiency of different kilns The energy consumption varies significantly between different … Read more about The most energy efficient brick kiln
TV before latrine
IDE – International Development Enterprises has successfully marketed latrines in Vietnam. This clip … Read more about TV before latrine
Une mouche est plus funeste qu’une centaine de tigres
L’assainissement total comme un métier profitable et une action communautaire au Bangladesh et … Read more about Une mouche est plus funeste qu’une centaine de tigres
When I have money…I will make my latrine beautiful
When I have money, I may build a supersculpture. Latrine owner: This man is proud to have a cheap … Read more about When I have money…I will make my latrine beautiful
Why do women want a latrine?
Women are most interested in having a latrine. Health aspects are important for them, once they are … Read more about Why do women want a latrine?
Woman and total sanitation in West Bengal
Women are the key to Total Sanitation. While women are most interested in health effects, they are … Read more about Woman and total sanitation in West Bengal
Sanitation: Women want privacy and comfort
The real reasons for latrine adoption are more subtle: privacy comfort safety This … Read more about Sanitation: Women want privacy and comfort